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Jun 1, 2024

Enhancing Student Engagement in New Mexico with Summer S.T.E.A.M

The Summer STEAM program, which focuses on experiential, Project-Based Learning in the outdoors, was a resounding success.

May 21, 2024

Teacher Symposium in Albuquerque Inspires

Around 60 teachers presented and attended a Symposium celebrating the elements of High Quality Project-Based Learning.

Apr 30, 2024

Showcase in Caldwell County a Major Success

Students from around the county showcased their impressive Profession-Based Learning work.

Jan 26, 2024

Former Open Way Learning Champion Wins Milken Award

Sarah Vicini was recently awarded a prestigious teaching honor for her innovative work in education.

Jan 4, 2024

OWL Facilitator Blogs About Co-Designing Curriculum

Jimmy McCue, OWL Facilitator & Coach and full time math teacher, writes about exciting co-designed curriculum in his classes.

Sept 4, 2023

Using Schoolwide Design Sprints to Seed Student-Centered Culture

This blog features a project from Macon County, NC, where student-led design sprints had powerful results.

Aug 22, 2023

5 Ways to Use Design Thinking as a Solutionary Educator

Ben Pendarvis (OWL) and Elizabeth Crawford (UNCW) explore to integrate design thinking into education.

Jul 7, 2023

OWL Work Featured by Local News in Albuquerque

Students in Albuquerque featured in article on Summer STEAM by local news.

Jul 1, 2023

MAT Students Meet Design Thinking

Professor Elizabeth Crawford partnered with Open Way Learning to introduce design thinking to students in the Master of Arts in Elementary Education program.

Sept 20, 2022

OWL Co-Founder Blogs About Educational Ecosystems

OWL's co-founder writes about the importance of using ecosystems to create powerful learning experiences.

Aug 5, 2022

Haigler & Owens Featured on Edufuturists Podcast

Owens and Haigler discuss the power of PBL and their work at Open Way Learning.

Aug 1, 2022

Ben Owens Featured on CSK8 Podcast

Ben Owens was featured on the CSK8 podcast where he discussed the potential for open source thinking in education.

Jun 28, 2022

Equity Focused Mural Inspired by OWL's Work

Teachers inspired by work with OWL helped create a remarkable, equity-focused mural.

Jun 14, 2021

The 5 Steps of Design Thinking Help Drive School Improvements

Owens blogs about the potential for Design Thinking to transform schools.

Dec 17, 2020

Adam Haigler Blogs About the Benefits to Virtual Learning Communities During the Height of COVID

OWL Co-Founder Adam Haigler discusses the challenges and strategies for implementing Project Based Learning (PBL) in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Sept 22, 2020

Ben Owens Featured on the Getting Unstuck Podcast

How might we figuratively break down the walls of the classroom and share ideas in an effort to improve teaching and learning? Ben Owens, CEO of Open Way Learning explains why and how we need to do just that.

Aug 7, 2020

Making STEM More Engaging and Inclusive

By allowing student interests to guide projects, teachers can open up the world of STEM to learners who have previously been sidelined.

Jun 6, 2020

Exploration High School Spotlights Ben Owens in this Youtube Clip

Discover Tri-County Early College and Former Teacher Ben Owens in this spotlight on Learner-Centered Schools.

May 27, 2020

Ben Owens Writes for Education International

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the flow of knowledge and information, leading to unprecedented levels of public demand for educational change.

Apr 1, 2020

Podcast from Better Leaders Better Schools Features Ben Owens

Daniel Bauer interviews Ben Owens on how to create Innovation in schools