With the knowledge that young people can make strong, positive and long-lasting change in the world, the IB set out to support Middle Years Programme (MYP) students embarking on community-impact projects with the MYP Student Innovators Grant alongside the Ashoka Foundation. We hear from four MYP Innovators as they reflect on the opportunity and growth […]
IB educators Tracey and Cindy outline how their field studies programme helps students develop attributes of a global citizen.
What skills do young people need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world? In this blog, we explore the connection between the PISA global competence assessment and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework and how the MYP helps students develop these global competencies.
Extended essay (EE) coordinator Kuntal Bhandare explains how the educator initiative ICEE is simplifying the EE process through a collaboration with 11 IB World Schools.
As blended learning becomes more prevalent, Middle Years Programme (MYP) teacher Novadene Miller shares how we can inspire students in this new educational landscape.
This blog highlights a new research series, which features practical guidance to foster student well-being in IB schools.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liezl Bitas reflects on the need for rest during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. She shares the benefits that you can reap by taking time for yourself, such as increased creativity. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.
Even though 2020 was filled with a series of unfortunate events, the German European School (GEMS) in Manila found a way to spread joy and hope in their local community.
Curious to hear what it’s like to have a remote evaluation visit? Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinator Melissa Fitzgerald shares her experience and some useful tips.
In late 2019, the University of British Columbia brought together educators and students for one-day symposium focused entirely on empowering indigenous students and communities through an International Baccalaureate education. Here is a recap of the event.
We spoke with the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Singapore, about their efforts to smoothly transit to online learning and to conduct the November 2020 examinations.
This February marks the fifth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We hear from astrophysicist and science advisor Erin Macdonald, who tells us about her role as a science advisor in the Star Trek franchise, the real (and fictional) role models that influenced her career and how she landed in Glasgow for […]
In the fourth episode of a series focused entirely on the Career-related Programme (CP), Chris and Lori share how the personal and professional skills (PPS) course fosters student agency.
The IB has partnered with the University of the People (UoPeople) to address the global shortage of qualified educators. This year, we are funding 140 educators on their way to earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. We hear from Thao Hoang, an educator from International School Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to reflect […]
