Diana Laufenberg

Diana Laufenberg is an American educator and public speaker known for advocating project-based learning and student-centered instruction. She has taught social studies and worked in roles focused on educational innovation and professional development for teachers. Laufenberg gained wider recognition through her TED talk on rethinking school and learning, where she argues for experiential learning, iteration, and giving students meaningful work. She has also spoken at conferences and workshops about classroom practice, technology in education, and building cultures that support creativity and risk-taking. Her work emphasizes preparing students for real-world problem solving through collaboration, inquiry, and authentic projects.