How to Use Assessments in Project Based Learning (PBL) for Effective Student Learning

RESOURCE How to use Assessments in PBL for Effective Student Learning What Are Project-Based Learning (PBL) Assessments? The goal for assessment in PBL is for learners to apply knowledge and solve complex problems while developing essential skills. Educators need assessments...

Project Based Learning Activities for Elementary Schools

RESOURCE Project Based Learning Activities for Elementary Schools Project-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based and learner-centered instructional approach that immerses young learners in authentic learning and real-world projects that foster critical thinking skills. Project-based learning curriculum in elementary can be...

Practices Cards

The NTN Practices Cards are a compilation of key cultural, instructional, and assessment practices aimed at cultivating equitable learning environments....

What Does a Student-Centered Classroom Look Like?

Student‑centered classrooms focus on students’ needs and goals. In contrast to a more traditional classroom, where the teacher primarily directs instruction, a learner-centered classroom positions the teacher as a guide who facilitates collaborative discourse, student-led problem-solving, and timely feedback....

Overcoming Common Project-Based Learning Challenges in (PBL) Implementation

Discover practical solutions to the most common project-based learning implementation challenges from PBL experts. Teachers new to project-based learning will get actionable strategies to implement pbl units, collaboration, assessment, and classroom management....

Spotlight School: East Hardin Middle School

SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL East Hardin Middle School Entity Type :: Middle SchoolRegion :: Elizabethtown, KYGrades :: 6-8Number of Students :: ~775District :: Hardin County School District Spotlight School Focus Areas: Learner Centered-Instruction & Supportive Culture Learner-Centered Instruction Teachers prioritize deep learning through inquiry-based projects that connect...

Spotlight School: Eagle Tech Academy

SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL Eagle Tech Academy Service: NTN 360Entity Type: Public High SchoolRegion: Columbia City, INGrades: 9-12Number of Students: 380 Spotlight School Focus Areas: Supportive Culture Advisory & Leadership Over fourteen years, ETA has developed a student-led Advisory program that develops...

Case Study: Tech Valley High School

Tech Valley High School students aren't preparing for the workforce- they're already in it. PBL and hands-on business partnerships produce graduates aligned with NY's Portrait of a Graduate from day one....

Reflections on Leadership Summit 2026

Reflections on Leadership Summit 2026 Leadership Summit 2026: Leading Conversations That Activate AgencyFebruary 25–27, 2026 • AT&T Hotel and Conference Center • Austin, TX Each year during Leadership Summit, we gather not just to learn, but to also pause, reflect,...

PBL in Science

Our Network Resources and Tools Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Science: Engaging Students Through Hands-On Exploration What is Project-Based Learning in Science? Project-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based and learner-centered instructional approach that immerses students in challenging, authentic problems connected to...

Spotlight School: Summit Road STEM Elementary

At Summit Road STEM Elementary, learning doesn't stay in the classroom. From wetlands to maker spaces to engineering challenges, K-5 students discover what hands-on, project-based learning really looks like....

2025 Impact Report

New Tech Network is proud to present the 2025 Impact Report. This endeavor highlights new and updated research, and provides evidence about the NTN Model, project-based learning, and the work taking place across our network....