The PLASE Community Stories present real-life experiences of Place-Based Education (PBE) from the partner countries. Each story guides the viewer through a journey of videos, experiences, and testimonies from students, educators, and community members, showing how local collaborations create meaningful projects that address community challenges and foster civic engagement.
Through 12 structured storytelling documents, these stories offer an immersive experience, highlighting the creativity, dedication, and unique approaches of the communities. They provide inspiration, insights, and practical ideas to support future projects, educators, and wider adoption of PBE methods.
Explore the stories below to discover how communities learn, grow, and make a difference together.
Rørvik, Norway
PRACTICAL LEARNING AND COMMUNITY GROWTH WITH SINKABERG AS
Sinkaberg AS, a salmon company, actively collaborates with VAL Skole. This community story highlights how students and the company work together, learning through real-life experiences while promoting sustainable practices. The ongoing partnership not only enriches students’ education but also strengthens the local community, serving as an excellent example of effective school-industry collaboration. Read the story here
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT VAL SKOLE
Val Videregående Skole is a secondary school offering vocational education in aquaculture, agriculture, and environmental energy. Strong ties with the local community allow students to combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in real work environments. This connection helps students gain practical skills and insights while contributing to local development and sustainability. Read the story here
CONNECTING YOUTH, BUSINESSES, AND THE COMMUNITY
Namdalskysten Business Association and InnovArena connect students, job seekers, and local businesses. This collaboration provides hands-on experience, supports workforce integration, and strengthens the community, serving as a model of school-industry partnership. Read the story here
Pescia, Italy
EXPLORING PESCIA THROUGH ITS PAPER HERITAGE
The Paper Museum of Pescia connects students, visitors, and the local community with the history and traditions of papermaking. Through its collections, archives, and educational activities, it preserves traditional knowledge and promotes learning about craftsmanship, sustainability, and the cultural identity of the territory. Read the story here
GROWING KNOWLEDGE AT OSCAR TINTORI
Oscar Tintori connects students, trainees, and the local community with the knowledge and practices of citrus cultivation. Through collaboration with schools and universities, sustainable farming approaches, and the preservation of agricultural traditions, it supports learning, innovation, and the connection between people and their territory. Read the story here
OLIVE OIL TRADITIONS IN TUSCANY
The Croci olive mill preserves Tuscan olive oil traditions by combining agricultural knowledge, family heritage, and hands-on learning. Its collaboration with the local agricultural school gives students the opportunity to discover olive cultivation, oil production, and tasting while strengthening their connection with the local territory and its agricultural identity. Read the story here
All PLASE videos, including community stories, experiences, and project events, are available on our official YouTube channel. The channel serves as a space to explore how students, educators, and communities collaborate through Place-Based Education, offering inspiration, resources, and practical examples for anyone interested in innovative learning methods. Plase Youtube Channel
The PLASE Community Stories present real-life experiences of Place-Based Education (PBE) from the partner countries. Each story guides the viewer through a journey of videos, experiences, and testimonies from students, educators, and community members, showing how local collaborations create meaningful projects that address community challenges and foster civic engagement.
Through 12 structured storytelling documents, these stories offer an immersive experience, highlighting the creativity, dedication, and unique approaches of the communities. They provide inspiration, insights, and practical ideas to support future projects, educators, and wider adoption of PBE methods.
Explore the stories below to discover how communities learn, grow, and make a difference together.
Rørvik, Norway
PRACTICAL LEARNING AND COMMUNITY GROWTH WITH SINKABERG AS
Sinkaberg AS, a salmon company, actively collaborates with VAL Skole. This community story highlights how students and the company work together, learning through real-life experiences while promoting sustainable practices. The ongoing partnership not only enriches students’ education but also strengthens the local community, serving as an excellent example of effective school-industry collaboration.
Read the story here
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AT VAL SKOLE
Val Videregående Skole is a secondary school offering vocational education in aquaculture, agriculture, and environmental energy. Strong ties with the local community allow students to combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in real work environments. This connection helps students gain practical skills and insights while contributing to local development and sustainability.
Read the story here
CONNECTING YOUTH, BUSINESSES, AND THE COMMUNITY
Namdalskysten Business Association and InnovArena connect students, job seekers, and local businesses. This collaboration provides hands-on experience, supports workforce integration, and strengthens the community, serving as a model of school-industry partnership.
Read the story here
Pescia, Italy
EXPLORING PESCIA THROUGH ITS PAPER HERITAGE
The Paper Museum of Pescia connects students, visitors, and the local community with the history and traditions of papermaking. Through its collections, archives, and educational activities, it preserves traditional knowledge and promotes learning about craftsmanship, sustainability, and the cultural identity of the territory.
Read the story here
GROWING KNOWLEDGE AT OSCAR TINTORI
Oscar Tintori connects students, trainees, and the local community with the knowledge and practices of citrus cultivation. Through collaboration with schools and universities, sustainable farming approaches, and the preservation of agricultural traditions, it supports learning, innovation, and the connection between people and their territory.
Read the story here
OLIVE OIL TRADITIONS IN TUSCANY
The Croci olive mill preserves Tuscan olive oil traditions by combining agricultural knowledge, family heritage, and hands-on learning. Its collaboration with the local agricultural school gives students the opportunity to discover olive cultivation, oil production, and tasting while strengthening their connection with the local territory and its agricultural identity.
Read the story here
All PLASE videos, including community stories, experiences, and project events, are available on our official YouTube channel. The channel serves as a space to explore how students, educators, and communities collaborate through Place-Based Education, offering inspiration, resources, and practical examples for anyone interested in innovative learning methods.
Plase Youtube Channel