Getting Smart Podcast What is the Lasting Impact of High Quality Project-Based Learning? | Ryan Sprott, Annah Sanchez, Daniela Hernandez, and Bianca Garza
Jun 20, 2025
In this conversation, Ryan Sprott, an educator and PBL advocate, joins former students Bianca Garza, Daniela Hernandez, and Annah Sanchez to discuss the transformative Borderland project. Bianca reflects on how it shaped her views on the border, while Daniela highlights the importance of real-world learning about migration. Annah emphasizes the emotional weight of storytelling in education. Together, they explore how project-based learning fosters personal growth, empathy, and critical thinking, making a strong case for its relevance in today's learning environments.
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The Power of PBL
- Project-based learning engages all students uniquely and builds vital skills like empathy and handling complexity.
- It enables vulnerability and learning alongside students, different from conventional education methods.
Take Risks for Growth
- Educators should take appropriate risks and push into discomfort to foster growth.
- Find small opportunities within your context to humanize education and better serve students' needs.
Find Opportunities to Innovate
- Educators should continually seek small openings in systems to innovate and humanize education.
- Expanding engagement beyond traditional curricula supports student needs better.