Real-World Problem Solving: Project-Based Solutions

By using real-world problems as projects for children to solve, Crellin Elementary empowers, engages, and excites students about what they can learn and how they can use that knowledge.

November 10, 2015

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Crellin Elementary School

Public, Rural
Grades PK-5
Oakland, MD

Crellin Elementary, a small, rural K-5 school in Oakland, Maryland, takes hands-on, project-based learning to a level that extends far beyond a few one-off projects per year. The school uses the local environment, student inquiry, and the community around them to create learning opportunities with tangible outcomes that inspire students and immerse them in their own learning. These efforts have allowed Crellin Elementary to consistently achieve some of the highest test scores in the state while serving a growing population of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

  • Maryland State Assessment Top-Performing Elementary School
  • Ernest L. Boyer Best Practices Award for Character Education
  • 2011 Intel School of Distinction Award