A new concept that I thought people may be interested in reading about.

1. What is Place-Based Education?
Place-based education(PBE) immersesstudentsin local heritage, cultures,
landscapes, opportunitiesand experiences, using theseas a foundationfor
the study of languagearts, mathematics, socialstudies, scienceand other
subjectsacrossthecurriculum. PBEemphasizeslearning through
participationinserviceprojectsfor the local school and/or community.
Research has shown that well-designed initiativescanachievethegoals
outlined below. Learnmore about the principlesof the place-based
educationand answersto frequently asked questions.
Place-based EducationGoals
Place-based educationcan"feed three birdswith the sameseed" as it
addressesthe integrated goalsof:
Student Achievement
PBE boosts students' engagement, academic achievement, and sense of
personal efficacyasstewardsof their local environment and
community. It also canre-energizeteachers.
CommunitySocialand Economic Vitality
PBE forges strong ties betweenlocal social and environmental
organizationsand their constituenciesintheschools and community,
which helps to improve qualityof life and economic vitality.
EcologicalIntegrity

2. Through project-based learning, studentsmaketangiblecontributions
to resolving local environmentalissues and conserving local
environmentalquality.