PBL Around the World

In 2020, BONEVET organized a creative recycling competition called “A New Life for the Bottle” as part of its educational program, focusing on recycling and its benefits. The initiative, aimed at engaging the youngest members of BONEVET’s Project-Based Learning program, encouraged participants to imagine, explore, and create new ways to reuse plastic. The competition was…

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a Green Internship Programme for all AICTE-affiliated institutions and universities, offering 10,000 internships in its first year. The programme aims to equip students with the skills necessary to address climate change by leveraging AI to develop talent for the green economy. Interns will work on…

The Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School in Ho Dome, Volta Region, aimed at equipping young students across Ghana with essential digital skills for the future. The academy emphasizes hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, focusing on practical skills such as robotics, programming,…

The success of Macau, like any country, is deeply rooted in the quality and values of its people—the human capital that drives its economy and society. Over the years, governments worldwide have turned to education systems to cultivate generations of productive citizens capable of adapting to a constantly evolving global economy. As technology continues to…

Ahead of the grand opening of Camas Ridge Community School, fourth graders are constructing a LEGO model of their new school. The students, guided by guest visitors, are building the replica using 3,500 LEGO pieces, offering them hands-on experience with architectural design. The project, initiated by PIVOT Architecture, in collaboration with Connected Lane County and…

In a partnership with regional universities and tech companies, Piedmont City School district used AI to implement a project-based learning program that addressed real-world problems. Students worked on two projects. An environmental science project in which students used AI for monitoring and predicting the effects of pollution in local water bodies. They used sensors and…

Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School in Liverpool offer unique educational experiences for Year 9 and Year 11 students interested in science, technology, engineering, healthcare, digital media, or creative industries. Located in the Baltic Triangle area, these schools provide state-of-the-art facilities and university-standard labs, preparing students for future careers. Life Sciences UTC, established in…

Meagan Tauber,a veteran homeschool mom who founded the Hub of Curiosity online co-op and runs homeschool groups locally and globally, believes that the goal of education is to prepare children for future careers and to become productive members of society. However, the current U.S. education system, organized into subject silos, often fails to connect concepts…

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced its adoption of 100 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) to promote STEM and space education. This initiative, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, aims to foster innovation and experiential learning among school students, aligning with the vision of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India). NITI Aayog…

Yang Yang, a Spring Bud girl from Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in Chongqing, took her first flight to Shenzhen for a sci-tech literacy camp. This camp, part of the Sci-tech Literacy for Girls program launched by the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund (CCTF) in 2021, aims to help girls embrace and utilize technologies…

Australian students rank fourth globally in creative thinking according to the latest PISA results, following Singapore, South Korea, and Canada. The assessment also shows improvements in Australia’s performance in maths, science, and reading since the last cycle. Australia now ranks 10th in maths, up from 23rd in 2018, and outperforms the OECD average in reading…

Kabakoo, named “astonishment” in Bambara, is a Malian education startup that promotes innovation through its mobile application. Founded in 2019 by Yanick Kemayou and Michèle Traoré, Kabakoo Academies aims to equip young people with skills to address their communities’ unique challenges. The Bamako-based company provides online training in various fields and operates physical campuses across…