Matt and Sydney from UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam shared their experience where sports day isn’t just about competition, but a journey towards well-being. Discover how they reimagined the traditional sports day
Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Approaches to Learning (ATL) across the Continuum
Bianca Starck, ATL Coordinator of Sekolah Ciputra in Surabaya, Indonesia shares her school’s reflection on how ATLs are connected to sustainable entrepreneurship.
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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.
Three considerations to help cultivate a totally inclusive school culture
In this blog, we share three considerations for becoming a totally inclusive school, highlight their connections with IB philosophy, and suggest possible next step initiatives. Photo: ©IB/UWCCostaRica/ClaraDominguesdaCruz/2021
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.
Culture and community in Oaxaca, Mexico: A principal’s reflections
Randy Grillo, principal of Mandela International Magnet School in New Mexico, shares his inspiring experience of a school visit to Mandela’s sister school, Liceo Federico Froebel in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through cultural immersion and community engagement, the trip provided students with invaluable opportunities for personal growth and learning.
Empowering yourself through risk-taking: an IB alumna’s perspective
Alejandra Molina is a Diploma Programme alumna from Peru who shares her personal journey in becoming a risk-taker to achieve success and be a role model for underrepresented groups. Alejandra highlights the value of the IB Learner Profile, encouraging everyone, not just IB students, to embody its values.
The Plantterra: A student’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable living
We spoke with Mridula Manasvi R K, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) student on a mission to protect our planet.
Lessons from Ayush Samuel Kumar: balancing CAS, community, and career
We spoke with Diploma Programme alumnus, Ayush Samuel Kumar about his heartfelt involvement in CAS, the skills he developed to achieve a successful work-life balance, as well as his career aspirations. Additionally, he offers advice to current IB students on maintaining academic integrity and having a positive educational experience.
Breaking down barriers by connecting the world through food
We spoke with Diploma Programme graduate, Earlene Cruz, who has turned her love for food and culture into a career that connects people around the world. In this interview, she talks about her career path and how her IB education has influenced her work.
The flexibility of the MYP: three common questions about approaches to learning
This blog is a continuation of the series looking at the diversity of implementation and the flexibility of the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Tenacity in a time of crisis: “Education is part of the resistance”
In this blog, we spoke with David Cole, Principal of The British International School, Ukraine. David reflected on the school’s response to the recent invasion in Ukraine and the resilience of the school’s community.
Human library: a life-changing conversation
Ambika Kapur from the International School of North America, Vietnam (SNA) describes the positive experience that she and her school gained when they organised and hosted their own event of this global movement.
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.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The powerful impact of emotional intelligence
This article shares the effectiveness of including wellbeing as a part of virtual learning and how it enhances the social skills of the learners.