One of my favorite aspects of project-based learning (PBL) is the use of community experts and partnerships. Using the community as a resource for PBL is valuable on a number of levels, as it makes learning more authentic and real-world focused. But how can students utilize community experts for project-based learning experiences? In what ways can learners use the community as a resource?
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 Halloween is a super fun and creative holiday that kids tend to love, even teenagers. This holiday is filled with candy, late nights, and tons of energy, which can pose challenges for teachers and parents, myself included! Kids' spirit for Halloween can also present an incredible opportunity to create meaningful change in the community through project-based learning. Let’s explore how we can channel this enthusiasm into impactful projects!
 Awareness around mental health has grown significantly over the past few years. The stigma is not what it used to be when I was a child. Conversations are happening more openly now. But even with that progress, there’s still important work to do, especially when it comes to supporting teen mental health.
 Hispanic Heritage Month projects offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. As educators, we can deepen this learning experience through student-led project-based learning (PBL). Let’s dive into 10 Hispanic Heritage Month project-based learning driving question examples!
 What are some essential life skills, and how can you, as a teacher, help your high school students build these essential skills? With experiential learning! This post offers some life skills example projects to inspire you! Let’s take a look!
I have been a high school experiential educator for over a decade, and my dominant approach has been self-directed project-based learning. Students design and execute their projects from start to finish with my guidance. But it's not perfect. That is the reality.
4 Powerful Strategies for Project-Based Learning Culture-Building to Boost Classroom Success8/11/2025  One of the most critical parts of project-based learning (PBL), especially when it’s student-led, is building a strong PBL culture. You and/or students can design an incredible PBL experience, but without a solid PBL culture to support it, that plan will remain just an idea.
What is project-based learning? What is self-directed learning, and how is self-directed project-based learning different than standard PBL? Why is self-directed project-based learning important for learners?
Get your answers! Start here.  “What are some effective group work strategies for students?” I’m asked this question a lot, and understand it well as a project-based educator. I’ve been through the ups and downs that come along with group projects, and as a result, have developed some group work strategies for effective collaboration. Let’s take a look.
 One of the questions I’m asked most often is whether I can share real examples of project-based learning, especially ones designed and led by students. That’s exactly what this blog post does. Keep reading to see PBL examples created and carried out by my high school students and even my own elementary-aged kids at home.
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Blog IntentTo provide innovative educational resources for educators, parents, and students, that go beyond lecture and worksheets. AuthorSara Segar, experiential life-science educator and advisor, curriculum writer, and mother of two. 
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