In the ever-changing world of technology, educators are faced with the challenge of preparing their students for a future that could look very different to our current world. One school leading the way is Pathways School Gurgaon in India.
Archive | Student success
“Being truly inclusive means being equitable not equal”
Karen Youakim recently completed her Diploma Programme studies and discusses the support she received from her school and the IB.
IB graduate wins the prestigious Diana Award
We 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.
Concrete jungle to community garden
Curiosity. Conservation. Community. Read the story of a Chicago MYP student and the community project that is transforming his urban neighborhood into a haven for local wildlife.
Diploma Programme (DP) student hosts a successful business conference
Vatsal Shah, an International Baccalaureate (IB) student at Raffles World Academy, United Arab Emirates (UAE) shared with us his success of organising and hosting a business conference with accomplished CEOs and Directors.
![IB Picture Tanat (Johnny) Tungsubutra[41]-PhotoRoom Cropped](https://blogs.ibo.org/files/2023/06/IB-Picture-Tanat-Johnny-Tungsubutra41-PhotoRoom-Cropped-140x160.png "How rice can save the skies: A student’s research journey")
How rice can save the skies: A student’s research journey
Tanat (Johnny) Tungsubutra, a student currently enrolled in the DP at Bangkok Patana School, shares his research journey as part of his CAS service experience. Johnny explains and reflects on the fascinating power of rice fields and creative agricultural ideas on environmental preservation.
Empowering women from low-income communities with creativity, activity, service (CAS)
Malvika Mehta, an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) student from B.D. Somani International School, Mumbai, India talks to us about making a difference through her schools’ community service program.
Student initiative bridges tech and education to break India’s poverty cycle
In this blog, we speak with current DP student, Adit Nikhil Upadhye, one of the 2022 awardees of the Dr. Siva Kumari MYP Innovators’ Grant for his non-profit organization, Tech4All. Adit tells us about how Tech4All is dedicated to breaking the poverty cycle through tech and educational support, along with the inspiration behind it.
“My IB education showed me that I have the power to make change”
IB students around the globe make a huge difference to their communities by taking action when they apply what they are learning in the classroom and beyond. Sahib’s hard work was recognized when she was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Inclusive education: Student with total vision impairment shares his IB experience
Hear from Arijeet, who graduated in 2022, about the support he received from his school, Bombay International School, and how the IB’s access and inclusion policies impacted his studies.
MYP eAssessment success stories from the May 2022 session
Implementing MYP eAssessments for the first time can seem like a daunting and challenging task. Here, we talk to three MYP Coordinators whose schools successfully introduced MYP eAssessments in the May 2022 session.
Success! Two counsellors take delight in their students’ triumphs
These two stories show the passion and satisfaction that UCC professionals experience throughout their careers.
Tips for Remote Teaching with Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall
To continue to add to the collaborative sharing of teachers globally, in this episode of IB Voices, math teacher, author and educational consultant Dr. Jennifer Chang Wathall, provides top tips on how to manage the remote learning environment as effectively as possible.
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.
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.