Many schools have teachers who include projects as a way for students to demonstrate skills and to show "what I learned." "Here's what I can do with what I have learned."

Avalon School, Minnesota

From the school's website:

• Project-Based Learning (PBL) is the curricular core of Avalon. With PBL, students design their own education as they brainstorm, design, and execute independent, student-initiated projects. With guidance from advisors, PBL allows students to engage deeply in their study while learning independence and self-direction. READ MORE

Projects at High Tech High Schools, San Diego, Calif.

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Larry Rosenstock describes High Tech High: “Students should gain strong experience in and understanding of all aspects of an industry, including Finance, Planning, Management, Underlying principles of technology, Labor Issues, Community issues, Health and safety issues, and Environmental issues as they pertain to that industry.” People in the USA work in 8 to 12 places in their lifetime. You can hear his full talk at www.TINYURL.com/LarryHTH (High Tech High Schools)