Place-Based Education Works

Educators who used place-based education consistently report that their students have become increasingly engaged and enthusiastic about learning. Additional student benefits from place-based education in the published literature include:

• Increased academic performance and motivation for achievement
• Improved critical thinking
• Enhanced workplace skills such as leadership, persistence, taking responsibility, and teamwork
• Social-emotional development
• Civic engagement, involvement, and responsibility, and increased action competence
• Awareness of career opportunities

Place-based education also yields benefits for teachers, schools, and communities.