As many schools around the world close due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), IB World Magazine shares some challenges and solutions for education continuity in the third part of our blog series.
Archive | Student life
How to talk to students about the COVID-19 outbreak
Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, here are some tips on how to allay the worries children may have and help reduce their anxiety.
Impact of the DP beyond high school: Postsecondary outcomes of U.S. students
New research shows that US DP students are outperforming students nationally in university enrollment, persistence and graduation.
How I helped young students excel in MUN
After realizing his passion for Model United Nations (MUN) in high school, IB Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Ishan Singh mentored young students to become better delegates.
Young IB student receives the Diana Award
IB Diploma Programme (DP) student Ziyaan Virji was recently awarded the Diana Award for his efforts to provide girls with the necessary sanitation resources they need. Here is how he plans on empowering women through his organization.
The admissions officer and the IB
We invited university admission officers to share their perspective on the International Baccalaureate. Director of Admissions at McGill University, Kim Bartlett, sits down for a Q&A with McGill’s IB expert Karen J’bari.
Using STEM to solve challenging problems
Students from Miras International School, Nur Sultan put on their ‘researcher’ hats and explained the importance of water using a scientific approach.
Three tips to get into university
Securing a place at any university is no easy task, but Carina Cunha has three tips to help you get into any university.
Raising awareness on domestic violence
Students from Sumter High School teamed up with the Sumter Young Women’s Christian Association to raise awareness against domestic violence for the 12th year in a row.
Approaching the PYP in a different way
How can you deliver your lessons in a way that all students understand? Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers Sandra and Koko share their tips.
A book battle makes reading a fun experience
Primary Year Programme (PYP) students from West Ridge Elementary School have found a way to transform reading into an entertaining experience. Here is how they did it.
Incorporating design thinking in the PYP
Teaching using a modern approach can often be challenging, but Humera Riyaz, PYP coordinator at Eastern Public Schools gives us some useful tips.
My experience competing in the International Brain Bee Championship
After winning the Canadian National Brain Bee earlier this year, Jenny Sun went on to rank in the top 10 in the International Brain Bee World Championship in Korea.
Who is responsible for taking action against climate change?
In March 2019, hundreds of thousands of students took to the streets to protest against climate change, but should this be a job for adults? IB World investigates.
How IB schools are celebrating International Year of Indigenous Languages
Since the UN declared 2019 as the ‘International Year of Indigenous Language, more than 800 events have taken place around the world. Here is how SenPokChin (senpaq’cin) celebrated this important holiday.