In this episode of the One SMFC podcast, Superintendent Ochoa invites four students to share how they explore Project-Based Learning at Lead Elementary—soon to become Cottage Grove Elementary—and how this approach puts students at the center of their learning.

Project-Based Learning engages students in real-world projects that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students ask meaningful questions, work together, and apply what they’re learning in ways that feel relevant and purposeful.

As Lead Elementary transitions to Cottage Grove Elementary, this episode highlights how Project-Based Learning is already empowering students to think critically, create confidently, and see themselves as active learners in their school community.

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