Publications
We identify strategic collaborations with university-based researchers, educational research firms, and like-minded non-profits to establish strong partnerships with districts, schools, and teachers. Below are collections of publications resulting from our research, split into three categories: research briefs, white papers, and published articles. You may also browse the publications by tag.
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Research Briefs
Rigorous Project-Based Learning is a Powerful Lever for Improving Equity 
Download brief (2.67 MB) The Evidence is Clear: Rigorous Project-Based Learning is an Effective Lever for Student Success Download brief (231 KB) Project-Based Learning Boosts Student Achievement in AP Courses Download brief (778 KB) Project-Based Learning Leads to Gains in Science and Other Subjects in Middle School and Benefits All Learners Download brief (673 KB)
View all Research Briefs (6) Download brief (2.67 MB) The Evidence is Clear: Rigorous Project-Based Learning is an Effective Lever for Student Success Download brief (231 KB) Project-Based Learning Boosts Student Achievement in AP Courses Download brief (778 KB) Project-Based Learning Leads to Gains in Science and Other Subjects in Middle School and Benefits All Learners Download brief (673 KB) 
Download all briefs at once White Papers
Designing Project-Based Learning Curricula Download paper (3.79 MB) Enabling Conditions for Scaling Project-Based Learning Download paper (1.66 MB) Key Principles for Project-Based Learning Download paper (4.2 MB) Why Social and Emotional Learning Is Essential to Project-Based Learning Download paper (1.86 MB)
View all White Papers (5) Download paper (3.79 MB) Enabling Conditions for Scaling Project-Based Learning Download paper (1.66 MB) Key Principles for Project-Based Learning Download paper (4.2 MB) Why Social and Emotional Learning Is Essential to Project-Based Learning Download paper (1.86 MB) Download all papers at once Resources
Interdisciplinary Education: Literature Review and Landscape Analysis Download resource (869 KB) MDRC+PBL Literature Review View resource Project-Based Learning in San Francisco: Research Study Sparks Middle School Science Curriculum Download resource (1.73 MB) Project-Based Learning: How It Can Support Your Child (English Version) Download resource (1.14 MB)
View all Resources (7) Download resource (869 KB) MDRC+PBL Literature Review View resource Project-Based Learning in San Francisco: Research Study Sparks Middle School Science Curriculum Download resource (1.73 MB) Project-Based Learning: How It Can Support Your Child (English Version) Download resource (1.14 MB) Download all resources at once Published Articles
MDRC+PBL Literature Review Read the abstract Project Based Learning Virtual Instructional Coaching Networked Improvement Community Download article (1 MB) Motivating Teaching, Sustaining Change in Practice Read the abstract Knowledge in Action Efficacy Study Over Two Years Read the abstract
View all Published Articles (19) Read the abstract Project Based Learning Virtual Instructional Coaching Networked Improvement Community Download article (1 MB) Motivating Teaching, Sustaining Change in Practice Read the abstract Knowledge in Action Efficacy Study Over Two Years Read the abstract