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
The Evidence is Clear: Rigorous Project-Based Learning is an Effective Lever for Student Success 
Download this brief (231 KB) Project-Based Learning Boosts Student Achievement in AP Courses Download this brief (778 KB) Project-Based Learning Leads to Gains in Science and Other Subjects in Middle School and Benefits All Learners Download this brief (673 KB) Project-Based Learning Increases Science Achievement in Elementary Schools and Improves Social and Emotional Learning Download this brief (1.25 MB)
View all Research Briefs (5) Download this brief (231 KB) Project-Based Learning Boosts Student Achievement in AP Courses Download this brief (778 KB) Project-Based Learning Leads to Gains in Science and Other Subjects in Middle School and Benefits All Learners Download this brief (673 KB) Project-Based Learning Increases Science Achievement in Elementary Schools and Improves Social and Emotional Learning Download this brief (1.25 MB) White Papers
Enabling Conditions for Scaling Project-Based Learning Download this paper (1.66 MB) Key Principles for Project-Based Learning Download this paper (4.26 MB) Why Social and Emotional Learning Is Essential to Project-Based Learning Download this paper (1.86 MB) High Quality Professional Learning for Project-Based Learning Download this paper (763 KB)
View all White Papers (4) Download this paper (1.66 MB) Key Principles for Project-Based Learning Download this paper (4.26 MB) Why Social and Emotional Learning Is Essential to Project-Based Learning Download this paper (1.86 MB) High Quality Professional Learning for Project-Based Learning Download this paper (763 KB) Published Articles
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 this article (325 KB) Promoting Deep Learning Through Project-Based Learning: A Design Problem Download this article (947 KB)
View all Published Articles (15) 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 this article (325 KB) Promoting Deep Learning Through Project-Based Learning: A Design Problem Download this article (947 KB)