IB community blog – new Three considerations to help cultivate a totally inclusive school cultureIn this blog, we share three considerations for becoming a totally inclusive school, highlight their connections with IB philosophy, and suggest possible next step initiatives. Photo: ©IB/UWCCostaRica/ClaraDominguesdaCruz/2021 Challenging unconscious bias with danceVaishak M Raj, a continuum educator at DPS International Gurgaon, India shared with us about how he guided a dance-based social experiment challenging biases, empowering students, and enlightening adults. Show gender inequality the red card: The impact of girls’ footballAmid the Football World Cup enthusiasm this year, girls’ football programs took centre stage, fostering inclusion and empowerment. Sydney Kirk, physical education and biology teacher at UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam champions equality through sports. Building a strong community through collaborationVitika Chadda, Primary Years Programme (PYP) form tutor from Pathways School, Noida shares how they embraced collaboration for holistic growth in their classroom. Latest posts Assessment and exams Curiosity and creativity: Where will it take you?Dr Dimitrina Trendafilova from UWC Adriatic, Italy, reflects on how curiosity and creativity can be nurtured in schools and shares examples of how science concept can be conceived in a creative way Artificial intelligence in IB assessment and education: a crisis or an opportunity?Matt Glanville, Director of Assessment at the IB, shares his views on the short-term impact that new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will have on IB assessments and how it could change education as we know it in the long-term. More stories like this Research Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The powerful impact of emotional intelligenceThis article shares the effectiveness of including wellbeing as a part of virtual learning and how it enhances the social skills of the learners. Promoting student agency and classroom collaboration through formative assessmentEarlier this year a study led by the IB and Harding High School was selected by HundrED as one of the most impactful education innovations in formative assessments in the HundrED Spotlight “Formative Assessment: Improving Learning for Every Child”. Read more in this blog. More stories like this Sharing PYP: Teaching in the Primary Years Programme Building a strong community through collaborationVitika Chadda, Primary Years Programme (PYP) form tutor from Pathways School, Noida shares how they embraced collaboration for holistic growth in their classroom. The power of playWe spoke to Bianca Wagner, a grade one teacher at Lyford Cay International School, Bahamas, about how scheduled play time in the classroom serves as an opportunity to observe student-led inquiry in action. More about the PYP The Plantterra: A student’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable livingWe spoke with Mridula Manasvi R K, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) student on a mission to protect our planet. Lessons from Ayush Samuel Kumar: balancing CAS, community, and careerWe spoke with Diploma Programme alumnus, Ayush Samuel Kumar about his heartfelt involvement in CAS, the skills he developed to achieve a successful work-life balance, as well as his career aspirations. Additionally, he offers advice to current IB students on maintaining academic integrity and having a positive educational experience. Breaking down barriers by connecting the world through foodWe spoke with Diploma Programme graduate, Earlene Cruz, who has turned her love for food and culture into a career that connects people around the world. In this interview, she talks about her career path and how her IB education has influenced her work. Load more English | Español | Français The latest stories, news and perspective from the International Baccalaureate community around the world. Follow us for updates: The why, what and how of enhancing the Career-related Programme: Part 1This blog is the first of a three-part series highlighting enhancements for the Career-related Programme (CP) core that will be introduced in 2025. How teaching students to ask questions elevates inquiry-based learningWe spoke with Aanchal Shah from Prometheus School, India on how they integrated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in their classroom through student-led inquiry. IB graduate wins the prestigious Diana AwardWe spoke with Shloka Ashok, an IB alum from Greenwood High International School in Bangalore, India. The award, named in memory of Princess Diana, recognized Shloka for her social action initiatives. Follow us for updates: