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There are some exciting developments happening with the new MYP mathematics course, but here are the top four things to look out for in the new course.

With several enhancements being made to the new MYP language acquisition course, here are the top five to look out for.

Anticipation of the new DP music course is building after the launch of the new guide and subject specific seminars. Acting Curriculum Manager Justine Swainson tells us why teachers and students are excited about the course.

We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marina Martinez-Garcia of IES Ramiro de Maeztu in Spain, who shares her expertise on being a researcher and seeking the truth. Her best advice? Ask questions! This is her first story in the graduate voices series.

Keona Hosteen, Diploma Programme (DP) graduate in the class of 2020, tells us about her decision to join the IB programme at Navajo Preparatory School and reflects on the impact of the Eve’s Fund scholarship on her education and goals. Barbara Crowell Roy, president of Eve’s also shares on the impact of the programme for […]

The IB’s youngest, but arguably most innovative and future-ready offering is the Career-related Programme (CP). We talk about the history of the CP, its core elements and the benefits it offers schools, teachers and students. I’m joined by Chantell Wyten, Senior Curriculum Manager at the IB and knower of all things CP.

In the latest episode of IB Voices, Jacqueline Brown PhD, NCSP, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Montana, and the director of the Grief & Resilience Among Youth Research Lab joined us to talk about experiencing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also gives advice on how to personally cope with grief, and […]

How can teachers address student concerns in a virtual learning environment? Graham and Anthony share their thoughts.

What impact can the Primary Years Programme (PYP) have beyond curriculum into the school’s climate and community building efforts? The IB’s Research team found that student’s caring relationships, parent involvement and perceptions of safety all showed statistically significant improvements after implementing the PYP. See more outcomes of the research below.

We are continuing to share inspiring stories and showing the ways our community is joining together during this difficult time with #IBtogether. Here, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the staff members that are keeping us going! This week, we connect with some of the IB World Schools (IBWS) team to get some insight […]

School Counsellor Sue Morrell Stewart at the Renaissance International School Saigon, Vietnam shares her perspective and her student’s experiences on school closure and online learning during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

What impact can the Primary Years Programme (PYP) have beyond curriculum into the school’s climate and community building efforts? The IB’s Research team found that student’s caring relationships, parent involvement and perceptions of safety all showed statistically significant improvements after implementing the PYP. See more outcomes of the research below.

Music coordinator and IB educator, Kamleshwar Verma explains how parents have kept online learning engaging amidst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

In the second part of this blog series, we explore how educators encourage creative thinking in an age of Google.

In the latest episode of IB Voices, Jacqueline Brown PhD, NCSP, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Montana, and the director of the Grief & Resilience Among Youth Research Lab joined us to talk about experiencing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also gives advice on how to personally cope with grief, and […]

In a new series of episodes for the IB Voices podcast, hear first-hand from International Baccalaureate (IB) educators across Asia Pacific on how they are managing the transition to online and remote learning due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Klaudia Ofwona Draber of American School of Warsaw, who offers insight and advice on being a creative entrepreneur. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.

With everything that is happening in the world, it’s never been more important for youth to be leaders of change. Find out how Meher is nurturing change amongst the youth.