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Here you will embark on a journey to explore the profound impact of Place-based Education.
These blog posts delve into the principles and practices of place-based education, examining how it enhances student engagement, academic achievement, and overall well-being. From nature-based learning experiences to community partnerships, we uncover inspiring stories, innovative strategies, and research-backed insights.
From Place to Possibility: Learning with Maria Montessori in Mind
This summer, our Professional Learning Team welcomed a group of junior high educators from Maria Montessori Academy out of North Ogden, UT, for a three-day Place-Based Education experience at Teton Science Schools. From the moment they arrived, …
From Place to Project: A Summer Design Lab for Experienced PBE Teachers
This summer we launched our inaugural Summer Design Lab. This three-day virtual workshop is for teachers already engaging in place-based learning in their classrooms. Teachers ...
Place Network Spring Conference Reflections
Written by Donna Tully, Professional Learning Coach
This April, we welcomed 48 educators, leaders, and partners from across the United States and Canada to the ...
Wyoming Place-Based Education Microcredential Starting in June 2026
Teton Science Schools and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is thrilled to launch the Wyoming Place-Based Education Microcredential for the first time in ...
Creekside Wonder Market
Written by Kelly Gaskins, Professional Learning Coach
At Waggoner Creek, the school year culminated in a student-led community market and showcase that brought place-based learning ...
How Is Bhutan Transforming Education with Place-Based Learning?
“I’ve observed that students’ excitement and interest in learning have increased significantly. When we tell them we’re going to learn something outside the classroom, their ...
Preparing Teachers for Rural Wyoming: Voices from the Field
The Wyoming Rural Teacher Corps is a partnership between Teton Science Schools and the University of Wyoming’s College of Education that seeks to ...
Place-Based Education 2024-25 Annual Report
This year, Professional Learning continued to strengthen partnerships with schools, educators, and organizations across the country and around the world. Together, we advanced our shared ...