Best Project Based Learning Coach Podcasts (2025)

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FLASHBACK EPISODE: 11 Years Later To The Day, What's Been Learned & What Remains The Same 40:48

3d ago40:48

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Send us a text Marking the one-year anniversary of the Stephan Piscano podcast, this reflective episode explains how a family visit to Florida in June 2024 ultimately led to the launch of this show and our other podcasts on YouTube as well. What began as casual YouTube viewing while spending time with a newborn nephew evolved into a realization: au…

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#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math 8:20

3d ago8:20

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You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? 🙄 The kids don’t care. 🌀 The lesson falls flat. 😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and…

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104 - The one meeting that will make or break your project 44:07

4d ago44:07

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“Well begun is half done” — Aristotle (or Mary Poppins, depending who you ask) The beginning of a project is a time when all stakeholders THINK they know what they want, and maybe the team thinks they know what they are supposed to do. Or maybe they are just wondering, “what the heck is this new madness that I’m getting drug into?!” Regardless, it’…

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#163: How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit with Darcie Cameron 57:25

5d ago57:25

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Finding your passion isn’t always about one clear calling—it’s often a collection of curiosities, creative whispers, and moments of alignment that evolve over time. And turning those passions into a sustainable career? That takes self-trust, experimentation, and permission to do things differently. In today’s episode, we’re exploring how to connect…

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#114 The 5-Stage Path to a Kickass Math Class 9:30

5d ago9:30

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What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to explore project-based learning and real-world applications, this episode will help y…

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#113 From Survival to Success: A Summer Reset Plan 10:06

10d ago10:06

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What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or finally clearing out your inbox, this is your invitation to pause—and reimagine. We’ll wa…

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#162: How To Make Intuition-Led Business Decisions with Makuyo of SIIKA Herb + Honey Co. 38:53

12d ago38:53

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What if your Intuition was leading down a path of what to say "yes" to? What to create next? And what if you could actually build a BUSINESS from that place of knowing? If you’ve been tuning into the newer season of Boss Goddess, then you may have noticed an emphasis on leveraging Intuition when it comes to business. When we can tap into that truth…

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#112 – You’re Not the Only One Doing This Alone 6:00

12d ago6:00

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Feel like you’re the only one in your school trying to make math meaningful? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it’s like to teach differently—and the loneliness that can come with it. From being the only math teacher at a brand-new charter school to building a classroom from scratch, I’ve lived the “lone wolf” life. And if you’re there r…

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Computational Thinking & Literacy 30:13

17d ago30:13

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#111 – The Lesson Design Hack That Saves Time and Increases Engagement 8:08

17d ago8:08

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Ever feel like lesson planning takes forever—and still falls flat with students? In this episode, I’m sharing the Reality Check, my go-to lesson design framework that helps you quickly build lessons that are real, relevant, and rigorous. Whether you’re designing a warm-up, full lesson, or project milestone, this hack saves time and boosts student b…

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#161: The SECRET To A Building A Magnetic Brand with Meagan Elieff & Meghan Fialkoff 1:02:33

19d ago1:02:33

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We’re talking about taking big, bold action today and even more specifically, we’re talking about how to create our own ecosystem by growing an aligned and engaged community. Creating a community of people who are here for what you’re building is a big component to WHY podcasting is such a powerful first step when wanting to bring a vision and a pa…

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#110: The #1 Shift That Changes Everything (and It’s Not More Work) 9:50

19d ago9:50

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What if your classroom didn’t need more resources—but a better rhythm? In this episode, I’m sharing the one shift that changed everything for me as a math teacher: designing with rhythm. From launching units with anchor activities to structuring daily warm-ups and routines, I’ll show you how simple systems lead to better engagement, deeper understa…

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🤩 BONUS: What’s Coming in the Modern Math Teacher Membership 9:23

21d ago9:23

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Have you been listening to these episodes thinking, “Yes! This is the kind of math class I want—but I can’t do it alone”? Then this episode is for you. Today I’m giving you an inside look at the Modern Math Teacher Membership—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can get in early as a founding member. I’ll also share the story that inspired it all—…

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#109: PBL Without the Chaos: Yes, It’s Possible 6:14

24d ago6:14

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You want to do PBL, but every time you think about it… you panic. What if it flops? What if it’s chaos? Been there. Done that. In this episode, I’m sharing how I went from panicked to confidently using project-based learning in my classroom—without the mess. Inside this episode: ✔ Why PBL feels chaotic (and why it doesn’t have to be) ✔ The biggest …

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LIVE Investor Training With Free Presents For ALL Listeners & More!! 17:21

25d ago17:21

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Send us a text Stephan Piscano announces the release of his first book, "Why Smart Sellers Use Seller Financing: How to Earn More, Sell Faster and Beat the Market," sharing insights from his experience purchasing over 700 properties since 2008. • Book explains how seller financing allows complete negotiation flexibility for purchase price, down pay…

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#160: How to Get Over your Paralysis Analysis & Take Inspired Action 27:14

26d ago27:14

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Does a dream or passion you have feel out of reach? What if the key to shortening the path was to first, allow ANY step to be taken that feels good to you and second, open up to the idea of it taking an unexpected form. In this episode I share with you how this played out in MY life and how I allowed for the space to start thinking differently. It …

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#108: Signs You’re Ready to Teach Differently 6:14

26d ago6:14

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Ever feel like your class is full of students… but no one is really there with you? The crickets. The side conversations. The phone scrolling. If that sounds familiar, you’re not failing—you’re ready. Inside this episode: ✔ 3 red flags that your current teaching approach isn’t working (and what they really mean) ✔ The mindset shift that saved my sa…

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#107: Why “Real, Relevant, and Rigorous” Is the Future of Math 11:05

1M ago11:05

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If you’re tired of hearing your students ask, “When are we ever gonna use this?”—this episode is for you. Today I’m breaking down the 3 R’s that have reshaped my math class: Real, Relevant, and Rigorous. And no, these aren’t just buzzwords. Inside this episode: ✔ What it really means to design math that’s real, relevant, and rigorous ✔ A behind-the…

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Selling Your Home With Seller Financing: How You Can Drastically INCREASE SALES/PROFITS! 26:18

1M ago26:18

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Send us a text Forget everything you thought you knew about selling real estate – this game-changing episode reveals how savvy property owners are earning 30-45% more by becoming the bank. Drawing from 17 years of experience and over 700 seller-financed deals, Stephan breaks down the extraordinary financial advantages that most sellers completely m…

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103 - Lessons not Learned: State of Maine HR System Project Debacle 51:22

1M ago51:22

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Think your project’s on fire? 🔥 Come hear how Maine tried to swap a 30‑year‑old COBOL HR/payroll system for something cloud‑friendly … and wound up with six years, two vendors, and ± $35 M spent—with no live system to show for it. (Psst—Love this kind of real‑world PM talk? Join our member community for templates, monthly problem‑solving Happy Hour…

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#106: The Math Class They’ll Remember 8:54

1M ago8:54

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Is your math class unforgettable—for the right reasons? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful story from a cross-curricular Rocket Project that completely shifted how I thought about engagement. It reminded me that students don’t remember worksheets. They remember moments. Inside this episode: ✔ How I turned a standard quadratics unit into a proj…

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#105 – Chicken Nuggets, Pop, and Video Projects: Boosting Math Engagement with Clement Townsend 28:19

1M ago28:19

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🍗🥤 What do chicken nuggets, pop, and student-created videos have in common? They're all part of today’s conversation on how instructional videos can transform engagement in your math class. I’m joined by Clement Townsend, founder of Video Pro Learning, to dive into best practices for educational video projects, why video isn’t just for ELA anymore,…

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#104 – Creative Final Exam Review with Stations, Choice Boards, and a Little Help from AI 12:44

1M ago12:44

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😮‍💨 Feeling overwhelmed by finals prep? Whether you’re planning a final exam review for Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2, today’s episode is here to save your sanity—and your time. I’m sharing creative, low-prep ideas to get your students engaged and reviewing without the usual stress-fest. Plus, you’ll hear how to use AI + ready-made warm-ups to …

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Vietnman Veteran Deploys To Ukraine War: A Veteran's Mission. Memorial Day Special Episode From Ukrainian War 1:00:41

1M ago1:00:41

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Send us a text Dr. Patrick Guarnieri, a Vietnam combat veteran, recalls the moment in 2022 when watching Ukraine's invasion triggered memories of facing Russian-made weapons in Vietnam. Something deep within him knew he had to help. What began as a mission to offer de-escalation training has evolved into a remarkable humanitarian effort spanning fi…

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Real Estate: We Debunk The Biggest Myths In Housing & Discuss Strategies for Cash Flow with Insights from Past Financial Crises! Discover How National Trends Affect Local Markets & Harness Investment ... 39:46

1M ago39:46

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of real estate with Stephan Piscano as he debunks the myth that local markets can escape the influence of national economic trends. By examining historical data from downturns like the 2008 crash, Stephan reveals the surprising truth about how interconnected our housing markets really are. Whether it's luxury homes…

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#103 – Your Summer, Your PD: What Do You Want to Hear Next? 5:42

2M ago5:42

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☀️Summer is almost here—and so is my Summer Series Poolside PD designed to make your teacher professional development feel more like iced coffee on the porch than a boring meeting. 😎 In this quick episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming AND asking for your input to help shape the next few months of bite-sized, bingeable episodes. In t…

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#102 – Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year 11:21

2M ago11:21

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🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam. We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to build a growth mindset and foster a strong mathematics mindset—so your students walk aw…

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SE18E7 - Strengths coaching for neurodiverse teams 53:25

2M ago53:25

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In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton and Holly Tennock, founder of Wilder Work and Strengthscope practitioner, explore the intersection of neurodiversity and coaching. They discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, the significance of radical acceptance, and the need for psychological safety in team dynamics. The c…

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#101 – Free, Fun, and Still Rigorous: End-of-Year Math Activities That Just Work 7:40

2M ago7:40

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✏️ Looking for free math activities for high school that are actually fun and meaningful? You’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 FREE, low-prep, high-impact math activities to keep your students learning (and moving) through the end of the year. These aren’t just fluff—they’re rigorous, hands-on, and tied directly to key s…

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#100 🎉 15 Real Moments from 15 Years of Teaching: What They Taught Me 23:00

2M ago23:00

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What better way to celebrate 100 episodes than by keeping it 100% real? In this milestone episode, I’m looking back on 15 real, raw, and totally relatable teaching moments from the past 15 years of my math classroom. From launching tennis balls across fields (oops) to learning the hard way why some things can’t be gray (looking at you, cell phones)…

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#99 – How Snorkl Transformed My Math Class: AI-Powered Practice that Builds Deeper Understanding 13:54

2M ago13:54

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🤔 What are the best AI tools for teaching math? If you’ve been asking this, I have a game-changing classroom story for you! In this episode, I’m sharing my new favorite AI tool—Snorkl—and how it completely transformed my lesson on graphing trigonometric functions. I’ll take you behind the scenes of an unforgettable class period where students: ✔ Go…

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Checking In On Our Market Projections: Bitcoin, Real Estate & Gold Prices!! 19:33

2M ago19:33

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Send us a text The markets have been on a wild ride since the presidential election, and we're taking a moment to check in on how our predictions have played out over the past six months. Remember when we projected gold would see an immediate dip after the election before continuing its climb toward $3,200? Well, that initial prediction was spot on…

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#98 – You’re the MVP: A Big Thank You + Easy End-of-Year Ideas to Celebrate YOU 10:13

2M ago10:13

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🥳 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week—and this episode is all about YOU. Whether you’re coasting into summer or barely hanging on (no shame), I want to say THANK YOU for the work you do every single day. In this special episode, we’re keeping things light, fun, and helpful with: ✔ Heartfelt encouragement (because you deserve it) ✔ Fun end-of-year teache…

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#97 Teachers Deserve their Time Back with Rae Hughart 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Teaching doesn’t have to be exhausting. What if small shifts could give you back your time, reduce burnout, and make learning more engaging—without adding extra stress? In this episode, I’m joined by Rae Hughart, educator, speaker, and founder of Teachers Deserve It. Rae is passionate about helping teachers set boundaries, reclaim their time, and m…

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BROWNS FINALLY SELECT SANDERS: Tebow, Kaepernick, & Now Sanders: The NFL's Allergy to Spotlight-Stealing QB's 11:53

2M ago11:53

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Send us a text The 2025 NFL Draft has delivered one of the most stunning storylines in recent memory as Shadeur Sanders, once hyped as a potential #1 overall pick, fell dramatically to the Cleveland Browns at pick #112. This represents potentially the largest draft stock plummet in NFL history, surpassing even Aaron Rodgers' famous drop to #24 back…

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This Fort Knox Secret's Been Revealed and Could SHATTER Record Gold Prices 4:33

2M ago4:33

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Send us a text This Long-Held Fort Knox Secrets Finally Ready To Rock US Governments! www.stephanpiscanopodcast.com To Follow Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VacationWealthPartnersBy Stephan Piscano

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#96 Fun Math Activities To Get out and Enjoy the Spring Weather 7:44

3M ago7:44

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🎧 What if you could take math outside and still hit your learning goals? Say goodbye to packets and hello to sunshine ☀️—because spring is the perfect time to take your math lessons outdoors without sacrificing rigor. In this episode, I’m sharing two of my favorite math projects that work perfectly outside and still cover those key standards. Wheth…

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WE'RE BACK! Tracking Record Gold's Meteoric Explosion LIVE with projected gold Prices, Fort Knox Mysteries, Our Team of Experts Makes Our Official Projections for long-term Gold Prices! 16:02

3M ago16:02

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Send us a text Gold prices are skyrocketing before our eyes, climbing past $3,458 per ounce and setting new records by the minute. After tracking inflation trends for over a decade, watching this explosive growth unfold is both validating and shocking – even surpassing our bullish predictions from last year. What we're witnessing follows a predicta…

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#95 Hands-On Math Activities + Projects Students Love 11:16

3M ago11:16

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🎧 What if your next math review or intro lesson didn’t feel like a worksheet… but like a real, creative challenge your students couldn’t wait to do? If spring fever has hit your classroom, it’s time to switch gears and bring in hands-on math activities that are engaging, meaningful, and standards-aligned. In this episode, I’m sharing three of my fa…

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#94 Unlocking AI for Math Teachers: Easy Ways to Start Today 9:16

3M ago9:16

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🎧 What if AI could save you hours of planning each week? AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, I’m sharing three easy, no-stress ways to start using AI in your math classroom right now. We’ll explore how to: ✨ Use AI to simplify lesson planning and create scaffolded materials ✨ Boost student support and error analysis…

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What Is the Next Step In Creating Clarity? 16:05

3M ago16:05

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What is the next step in creating clarity? We've done some inner-work, we've connected to our intuition and we've made some discoveries...but what comes next? The action. This is how we begin to bring clarity to life. This is where all of that inner-work gets activated. Listen in for what's in store for our next season of Boss-Goddess episodes. Plu…

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102 - Kim's first day working for the Empire: Kate runs another Project Management role-play 40:34

3M ago40:34

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Our D&D-style project role play was such a hit, we did it again - in a different universe. One far, far away… This time, it’s Kim’s first day as a project manager working on a secret government project for the Empire. As he shows up, he finds that his predecessor… well, let’s just say he didn’t get-on well with his exec sponsor. Kim’s new project i…

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#93 Spring into Something New: Why Now is the Best Time to Try PBL 9:04

3M ago9:04

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🎧 Have you ever thought about trying something new in your classroom but worried about the timing? Spring might be your perfect opportunity to experiment with project-based learning (PBL)! In this episode, I’ll show you why the final stretch of the school year is actually the best time to dip your toes into PBL—and exactly how to do it without the …

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