Rebecca Pohl, High school counsellor, at American School of Warsaw shares her school’s inspiring efforts to fundraise and help Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
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The importance of academic integrity: Q&A with IB Academic Integrity Manager, Celina Garza—Part two
In this two-part Q&A session, we asked Celina Garza, IB Academic Integrity Manager. This second part specifically focuses on cheating and what schools can do to foster a culture of academic integrity in assessments.
The importance of academic integrity: Q&A with IB Academic Integrity Manager, Celina Garza—Part one
In this two-part Q&A session, we asked Celina Garza, IB Academic Integrity Manager, a few questions about the importance of academic integrity.
Creating dynamic programme development plans
Growing together
The International Baccalaureate (IB) recently passed the landmark of 2000 global world schools authorized to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Adrian Kearney, Director of IB World Schools, recorded a message to mark the milestone and welcome the schools to our ever-growing community, now nearly 5500 strong!
Need inspiring illustrations for your poems? Why not ask children?
For World Poetry Day, we hear from Martha Skogen who shares how she got young students at Trondheim International School (THIS) to illustrate her collection of poems and why we should value their interpretation of poetry.
Finding hope and joy in a year of change
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.
Conducting self-assessment using the ATL skills
Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher Johana Barón explains how she helps her students assess their approaches to learning (ATL) skills and why it’s vital for their own learning.
PYP students take on different challenges during the pandemic
Primary Years Programme (PYP) students from Oregon, USA set up #TIStogether as a way to give back to their community during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Celebrating IB World School anniversaries (part two)
Shanghai United International School, China and Elverum videregående skole, Norway reflect on being part of the IB community as they mark 10-and five-year milestones.
Whatever happened to inquiry?
Middle Years Programme (MYP) graduate Rebecca Vasconcelos and international Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator reflects on modeling inquiry to develop curious learners that are capable of critical thinking.
Amplifying the importance of climate change through music
Primary Years Programme (PYP) students from Carlyle Elementary School created a thought-provoking song urging people to take action against climate change.
The value of the PYP is on display in a new research resource
Improvements in student well-being and the impact of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) exhibition stand out among findings from recent studies. Download the full resource to use and share.
Using ATL skills to provide effective feedback
How can we provide our students with valuable feedback to help them grow as learners? Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher Johana Barón shares some useful tips.
First Dutch-speaking PYP school launches in The Hague
The public primary school Het Startpunt is the first Dutch-speaking IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). After three years of hard work, the school welcomes their first official class of IB students.