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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.
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 mood and energy levels change. Outside the classroom, their interaction and participation levels are completely different. …
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 ...
Ohio University: Higher Education Committing to Community-Engaged, Place-Based Teaching and Learning
Written by Leslie Cook, Head of Professional Learning
Over the last decade, Teton Science Schools has grown and strengthened our relationship with Ohio University. The ...
How We “Do” Place-Based Education When It’s Not Our Place
Written by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network
How We Teach Place—When It’s Not Our Place
At the heart of place-based education is a deep ...
From Curiosity to Community Impact: Highlights from Our Intro to Place-Based Education Course
Written by Kelly Gaskins, Professional Learning Coach
This summer, 35 educators from across the U.S., as well as participants from Greece and Switzerland, came together ...
Teaching Wildfire Science with Google Earth Engine: A Place-Based Project from Bhutan
Written by Alex Sivitskis, Teton Science Schools Education Research Faculty and Professional Learning Coach
We’re excited to share a new publication that highlights how place-based ...
Jack Shea Innovation Fund Supports Teacher-Led Place-Based Initiatives at Mountain Academy
Written by Katie Rose Griffith, Farm and Garden Coordinator, Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus
Over the past six years, the Jack Shea Innovation Fund has ...