Special Issue: Designing for Equity within Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning
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We are pleased to introduce this special issue of the International Journal of Problem-Based Learning (IJPBL), titled “Designing for Equity within Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning.” In this issue, we focus on designing intentionally for equity within Project-based and Problem-based Learning to foster educational equity, advance justice, and promote deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for all students.
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