Learning Together

David talks with three seniors at Bloomfield Middle and High School (Bloomfield, IN) about cybersecurity, problem-solving, and preparing for life after high school. From identifying digital threats and ethical hacking to working through challenging projects, the students reflect on how hands-on learning is building practical skills, persistence, and confidence they can carry into business, healthc...

In this special reflection episode, David looks back with PLTW Chief of Staff Jason Bailey on the conversations that shaped Season 1 of Learning Together , revisiting memorable student stories from schools across the country. Together, they reflect on themes of confidence, career exploration, teamwork, problem-solving, and the evolving role of AI, while highlighting how hands-on learning expe...

David has a conversation with two seniors from the PLTW Engineering program at Wheaton High School (Silver Springs, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, teamwork, and preparing for careers in engineering. Students reflect on the range of experiences they’ve had across courses from digital electronics to engineering design and how those experiences helped them discover their interests. The...

David meets three students from Washington High School (Washington, IN) who are taking classes in Project Lead The Way’s computer science pathway. Students share their perspectives on digital safety, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and how their coursework is shaping their career interests. They also discuss the role of AI in learning, the balance between its benefits and risks, and how s...

David has a conversation with three seniors at the KC STEM Alliance Senior Showcase in Kansas City. Students discuss the real-world problems they chose to solve, from healthcare innovations to engineering prototypes, and reflect on the challenges and rewards of a year-long capstone experience. They also share how hands-on learning, internships, and tackling meaningful problems are shaping their sk...

David meets three seniors in the PLTW Biomedical program at Wheaton High School (Silver Spring, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, career exploration, and preparing for life after high school. From designing hospital projects to exploring real-world challenges in healthcare, students talk about teamwork, problem-solving, and how their experiences are shaping their next steps. They also...

David stops in at Marston Middle School (San Diego, CA) for a conversation with four students in PLTW Gateway classes. Students talk about hands-on projects, problem-solving, and what they do when ideas don’t work the first time. They also share their thoughts on AI, creativity, and how testing ideas helps them build skills for the future.   Resources Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.o...

David sits down with four juniors from the PLTW Engineering program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore, MD) who share their perspectives on learning, collaboration, and preparing for life beyond high school. From project-based engineering classes to conversations about communication, career exploration, and solving real-world problems, students reflect on how teamwork, iteration, and st...

David talks with three seniors from the PLTW Engineering capstone course at Center Grove High School (Greenwood, IN) who share their perspectives on problem-solving, teamwork, and preparing for life after high school. From AI-powered projects to trial-and-error engineering, students reflect on how hands-on learning, communication, and persistence are shaping their paths forward. Resources: Project...

David sits down with three students from the PLTW Biomedical program at Walnut High School (Walnut, CA) who share their perspectives on learning, career paths, and what success really means. From hands-on labs to big questions about the future, students share how curiosity, collaboration, and self-discovery are shaping their journeys. Resources: Project Lead The Way - https://www.pltw.org/ Walnut...

In his career, PLTW President & CEO Dr. David Dimmett has visited hundreds of schools across all 50 states. Through these experiences, he has learned that the best insights in education come from talking with students. Learning Together delivers a series of unscripted conversations with the students who are helping to redefine career-connected learning. We'll share two new episodes recorded in...