Schools Worth Visiting
[…] experiences that develop and demonstrate more than 300 competencies (see learning catalog). Funding is based on mastery rather than time. VLACS added Added elementary services in 2020. Place-Based Education. Teton Science Schools in Wyoming is the leader in place-based education including K-12 school, outdoor education, a graduate school, and a national network. Teton Science Schools […]
The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education
Tom Vander Ark, Emily Liebtag and Nate McClennen share six defining principles of place-based education in their new book “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education.”
Place-Based Learning: Solid Ground in Troubled Waters
By incorporating a sense of place in instruction, teachers and community partners have adapted programs to keep students engaged even during distance learning. Jack Chin explores how place-based experiences shape learners for today's world.
Podcast: Emily Liebtag and Nate McClennen on the Power of Place
On this week's podcast, Tom Vander Ark, Dr. Emily Liebtag, and Nate McClennon discuss their newly published book, The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education.
Sharon Laidlaw on The Place Network
On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Nate McClennen is joined by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network at Teton Science Schools, to discuss place-based education, a movement that was articulated in the 1990’s and now has become a centerpiece of education innovation everywhere.
Town Hall Recap: Every Place is a Place
On this monthly town hall, we went long on place-based education and the ways in which it is a powerful tool for building community and inquiry. We also discussed the ways in which community-connected projects are an outstanding way to continue learning through the summer and beyond.
Place & Peace Based Learning: Walter’s Story
This is the first of a two-part preface excerpt from the book To Know the Joy of Work Well Done: Building Connections and Community with Place-Based Learning.
A Platform to Support Competency-Based PBL
[…] to use many LMSs to fully support competency attainment over the course of a student’s entire high school journey–one of the key systemic requirements for successful Competency-Based Education (CBE). Headrush is a learning platform designed to support Project- and Competency-Based learning by alleviating these challenges. “The big picture is esoteric–most people don’t understand the reality […]
The Trail to Recovery: Addressing Learning Gaps Through Project-Based Learning
[…] compared to previous years, students seem at least three months behind their peers in many areas, especially social-emotional growth. These concerns have led to The Department of Education releasing a detailed handbook that addresses these concerns. Alongside suggestions for creating healthy learning environments and supporting the well-being of students and staff is guidance on […]
