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Today we end our series on supporting PBL in your school by talking about building PBL awareness. If you want a forward looking plan that will keep PBL going for years into the future, you need a PBL mindset. You have to know and be able to share your why. 

In our “need to know” I talk about how to find local schools to collaborate with. It doesn’t have to be something big and elaborate. Just start talking with other schools and start a group to explore ideas and learn more. Soon you’ll have your collaborative group. 

Episode Highlights: 

[04:59] "Need to know" How do I find a local school to collaborate with?

[05:23] Put your flag up and let local schools or schools in your state know that you are looking at PBL. 

[07:03] You can also go with your local name and start a collaboration. Get together, talk, or even start a book study group.

[09:04] Building PBL awareness. Leverage your community. 

[10:35] Share your why with local businesses and leaders, so they know you are empowering the learners and showcase your plan. 

[13:33] Share your story with the community. Have a community partner breakfast and showcase your school.

Resources & Links Related to this Episode

• What is PBL?
• Ask Ryan
• PBL Simplified: 6 Steps to Move Project Based Learning from Idea to Reality
• Magnify Learning YouTube
• Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start
• Ryan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer
• PBL Workshops For Schools & Districts
• Community Partner Resources
• Strategies For Supporting PBL In Your School Or District 
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