Hi Reader, It's a great joy to introduce educators to their heroes and creating learning adventures they never dreamed were possible. That’s why Gary spent fifteen years cultivating relationships with the wise and profound educators of Reggio Emilia, Italy. That effort culminated in the collaborative offering, The Language of Computation – Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia. Last April’s institute was deemed such an outstanding success that we have been invited back to Reggio to...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Discussions about Artificial Intelligence in schools continue to percolate. So, as Gary Stager is on-the-road leading Learning Adventures workshops, we thought you might be interested in some learner-centered views on AI. But first — It’s not too late to register for this week’s Learning Adventures workshops in Pittsburgh (November 6) and Chicago (November 7)! AI, Schools, and the Labubu Problem In this provocative essay, Gary Stager lends a historical perspective to illuminate...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, You’re on our mailing list because you’ve shown an interest in learning through making, tinkering, and invention—and likely understand the power of project-based learning. You probably have an interest in computing and emerging technology too. But not every educator has experienced that “aha!” moment yet. That’s why we’ve created something new: Learning Adventures, a one-day professional development experience inspired by Constructing Modern Knowledge—but designed for any...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, there's something here for you! This newsletter is chock full of Project-Based Learning resources, planning concepts, professional development events, and much much more. We hope you enjoy diving in! The Learning Adventures Workshop Tour Begins November 1st! If PBL is the goal, the question is — How do you get there? How do you sustain student engagement in sophisticated project-based learning? How do you organize curriculum and shape the classroom environment? Dr. Gary Stager has...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Yes, Reader, you're invited — Learn with Us in Reggio Emilia, June 15-19, 2026! Based on the success of last Spring’s institute, The Language of Computation - Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia, we have been invited by Fondazione Reggio Children to host another event next June. The courage, creativity, and wisdom of the educators who took a chance on us and met in Reggio last April has inspired us to offer a bigger and better learning adventure in June. The institute program is...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Jersey City Added to Learning Adventures Workshop Tour Registration is now open for a 5th Learning Adventures workshop, January 9th 2006 in Jersey City, NJ. These workshops, focused on creative curriculum design to support project-based learning across the curriculum, are all open to the public. Space still remains for Boston, Chester County (PA), Pittsburgh, and Chicago in November, but don't wait too long! Learn more and register...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Colleague —It’s back-to-school time in much of the world. If you are starting a new year, we hope you enjoyed a relaxing and restorative summer. As you start the school year, remember that we have your back. We’ll continue to share resources, tips, and professional learning opportunities to inspire you. Elevate teaching in a PBL context In that spirit, we’re happy to announce a Fall Workshop Tour. Based on the popularity of our recent Learning Adventures workshop in Los Angeles, we are...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,Since the Top Chef finale is over and the new Smurfs movie remains a month away, we figured that you might crave some multimedia stimulation. Before we get to our recommendations, we’d like to remind you that there are still some places left in our June 30th Learning Adventures workshop (Los Angeles). Gary Stager just returned from leading three days of PD in Santa Cruz County, CA and is hard at work preparing for the new workshop scheduled for June 30th. Learning Adventures is a...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Constructing Modern Knowledge Invites You to a World of Learning Adventures! We are thrilled to announce that this August, Constructing Modern Knowledge is going Downunder for the first time ever. Thanks to the generosity of our hosts, Westbourne Grammar School, a version of our unique immersive professional learning event will be held on their beautiful campus 25km from Melbourne, Australia August 12-15, 2025. Westbourne Grammar School, site of CMK Australia 2025 Since 2008,...
6 months ago • 1 min read