Why engaged learning?

  • LEARNING: Deeper content learning...
  • LEADING: Engagement and interest in academics and the real world... 
  • SUCCEEDING: College and career readiness.
Project-based learning, when well implemented, facilitates student learning in the areas of content knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving, engagement and motivation, and collaboration while also building competencies like inquiry, analysis, research, creativity, and communication. These are all important elements for success in school and readiness for college and/or the workforce. 
  1. Deeper understanding of content; concepts and standards (TEKS) through:
    • problem analysis
    • inquiry
    • reading, writing, problem solving
    • authentic demonstration of learning (read more)
  2. Facilitates increased student engagement which positively correlates with:
    • grades 
    • attendance (read more)
    • retention
    • graduation
    • employment
    • performance on standardized tests (read more)
    • college and career readiness 
  3. College and Career Readiness Skills including: (read more)
    • problem-solving
    • communication
    • collaboration
    • creativity

It's About Learning
Navasota Junior High School Principal Charles Lester talks to students about learning, leading, and succeeding in school and beyond. 




What Students Say
Navasota Junior High School students talk about their experiences with the Engage Learning Model to a group of teachers from other school districts visiting the junior high school to learn about engaged learning.