We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ruth Holt of Dartford Grammar School for Girls to reflect on the concept of, “knowing”, through her experience of becoming a first-time mom. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
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Peak performance is serious fun
What happens when you take an app designed to guide athletes toward peak health and fitness and adapt it to guide learners? Apex 2100 is collaborating with IB to pilot a well-being app with this exact premise.
MYP student raises awareness about the visually impaired
Middle Years Programme (MYP) student Kieran Hozack shares how he uses music to raise awareness and funds for the visually impaired.
Here is why we need more women in leadership
To honor women worldwide, UNIS Hanoi is urging schools and organizations to follow their footsteps and ensure equal gender representation in their leadership teams.
DP graduates support frontline COVID-19 workers
Diploma Programme (DP) graduates Tiago and Keno Beck share how their masks are protecting individuals who are working tirelessly to treat patients with COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Looking to eliminate single-use plastics? Here is how you do it
Are you looking for ways to eliminate single-use plastics in your school? Find out how the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) achieved this goal.
DP students fulfill healthcare needs of their community
Diploma Programme (DP) student Ling-Ling created Cube Care as a way to improve the lives of her community, but their efforts don’t stop there.
How students are raising awareness on homelessness
Students in the U.S. and Singapore are using the creativity, activity, service (CAS) projects to raise awareness on homelessness.
Forgotten history of the Kaifeng Jewish community
Cultural and history junkie, Nicholas Zhang, was intrigued when he first heard of the Kaifeng Jews. Find out how he plans on keeping the community’s legacy alive.
The cancellation of the May 2020 IB examinations
For the first time in its history, the IB will not hold a May exam session due to COVID-19. We speak with IB Director General Siva Kumari to hear more about the decision.
The 7 biggest technological concerns
Technology has brought forth many benefits, but should we limit how much time children spend on it? Assistant Professor Jordan Shapiro shares his thoughts on this topic.
Celebrating women at the IB
In honor of International Women’s Day, we spoke to 10 different women here at the IB to hear their thoughts on women in leadership.
The journey towards player equality in Saudi Arabia
Even though women were not allowed to play sports, that did not stop IB alumna Saja Kamal from pursuing her passion. Now she is empowering other girls to get involved in sports.
How to create an exciting learning environment
University of the People scholarship recipient Timoteo strives to create an exciting learning environment for his students. Find out how the scholarship will help him achieve this goal.
Be a student founder, minus the hackathon stuff
Brent Liang of Shanghai High School to share advice for students interested in entrepreneurship. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.