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Mentored Project-Based Learning for Teens

Imagine your teen confident, motivated & ready to thrive.

An educational opportunity unlike anything at school, Polygence Mentored Research gives teens the space and support to get inspired. Join our webinars to learn more.

Upcoming Webinars

Fireside Chat with the Authors of the Best-Selling Book, The Disengaged Teen

Award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and the Brookings Institution’s global education expert Rebecca Winthrop are joining Polygence to discuss how parents and educators can help teens fall back in love with learning. Through their extensive research they developed the four modes of learning that students navigate through the shifting academic demands and social dynamics of middle and high school, shaping the internal narratives about their skills, potential, and identity.

You will walk away from this webinar with a deeper understanding of your teen and how you can support them to become the best version of themselves.

Polygence Info Session: Independent Research for High School & Middle School Students

Please join us for an Info Session Webinar with the Polygence Team. During the webinar you'll get an introduction to what independent research is and how it can benefit students. Each webinar is led by a Polygence leader with a background in education, so you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the Polygence program as well as independent research and mentorship in general.

February 25

8pm ET/5pm PT

March 8

8pm ET/5pm PT

Not able to make any of these dates? Click here to watch a past webinar.

Why Independent Research?

When students explore topics they find meaningful, the benefits are transformative:

Better Mental Health

Students who explore meaningful topics report lower stress, improved well-being, and more excitement for their future.

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Better Grades

Students who explore their true interests get better grades across all subjects, thanks to the ‘replenishment effect.’

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Better Engagement

Students given agency learn to ask questions that matter to them, set their own goals, and build resilience.


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Better Equipped

When students take charge of their learning, they build real-world problem solving skills and an adaptable, growth mindset.