Place-Based Education
Edible School Yard: A Place to Influence Interdisciplinary Skills
The Environmental Charter School takes students outside of the classroom to discover local learning and cross-disciplinary applications in the school’s Edible Schoolyard (ESY). Students not only learn how to garden and cook, but they also draw connections to real world issues and current studies.
Oaklore: A Student Podcast About Difference Making in Oakland
Students in Oakland have launched Oaklore, a student podcast focused on highlighting Oakland's changemakers and cross-generational storytelling.
The Power of Place
“The Power of Place” describes how schools have adopted place-based programs as a way to better engage students and the idea of community as the classroom is more relevant today than ever before.
Getting Through: Supporting Learners as they Transition to School at Home
Getting Smart staff members Kelly Niccolls and Rebecca Midles discuss home-bound learning opportunities for students and share resources to help get you started.
Geographic Literacy is a Foundational Element of Global Competency
Our education system does not put enough emphasis on the importance of geographic literacy. Explore the world using these geography resources.
I’m in a New Place—and It’s so Familiar!
Are you considering the power of place for your learning community? The energy of place can spur our students’ productivity and creativity.
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.”
This Is What Tech-Supported Partnerships Can Do for Place-Based Ed
By: Frank McKay, Rebecca Clark Uchenna, and Alexandria Brasili. New technology partnerships engage students in Mississippi, Alabama and Maine in their place-based education projects.
Is the “Place” in Place-Based Learning Enough?
Place-based learning should be a comprehensive framework and process with clear learning outcomes and curriculum goals to ensure a meaningful experience and support student growth outside the walls of the classroom.
Getting Started with High School Redesign
Thinking about high school redesign? We've assembled a great reading list to get you started.