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) 
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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) High Quality Professional Learning for Project-Based Learning Download paper (763 KB)
View all White Papers (4) 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) High Quality Professional Learning for Project-Based Learning Download paper (763 KB) Download all papers at once Resources
Project-Based Learning Digital Toolkit Download resource (1.3 MB) Five Characteristics of Project-Based Learning Download resource (559 KB)
View all Resources (2) Download resource (1.3 MB) Five Characteristics of Project-Based Learning Download resource (559 KB) Download all resources at once Published Articles
Making Project-Based Learning Actionable with Ambitious Instruction Download article (2.64 MB) Knowledge in Action Efficacy Study Over Two Years Read the abstract Putting PjBL to the Test: The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Second Graders’ Social Studies and Literacy Learning and Motivation in Low-Ses School Settings. Read the abstract Discourse Tools Amplify Students’ Ideas and Build Knowledge Download article (325 KB)
View all Published Articles (16) Download article (2.64 MB) Knowledge in Action Efficacy Study Over Two Years Read the abstract Putting PjBL to the Test: The Impact of Project-Based Learning on Second Graders’ Social Studies and Literacy Learning and Motivation in Low-Ses School Settings. Read the abstract Discourse Tools Amplify Students’ Ideas and Build Knowledge Download article (325 KB)