As blended learning becomes more prevalent, Middle Years Programme (MYP) teacher Novadene Miller shares how we can inspire students in this new educational landscape.
New research series on student well-being in challenging times
This blog highlights a new research series, which features practical guidance to foster student well-being in IB schools.
Celebrating the legacy of Dr Siva Kumari
During her seven-year tenure, IB Director General Siva Kumari initiated and oversaw many new projects that transformed the way the IB supports its community. Here are the five key initiatives that played an instrumental role in strengthening the IB mission.
Quarantine: The ideal time to be creative?
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Liezl Bitas reflects on the need for rest during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. She shares the benefits that you can reap by taking time for yourself, such as increased creativity. This is her third story in our graduate voices series.
Recognizing the achievements of the IB’s UoPeople Scholarship award
To combat the global educator shortage and need for almost 69 million new teachers by 2030, IB’s Director General Dr Siva Kumari launched a collaboration with the first non-profit, American-accredited online university, University of the People (UoPeople) to offer educators a cost-free opportunity to build their careers and benefit their communities. Hear three awardees share […]
On public service, revolutions and changing the world
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Meng-Ping Hsu of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Eugenio Garza Sada to reflect on pursuing a career in public service. This is her first story in the graduate voices series.
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.
Five pieces of advice from a lifelong IB learner
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Sobina Yu shares advice for incoming IB students as they embark on their learning journey. This is her second story in our graduate voices series.
Empowering IB World Schools to nurture creativity and curiosity
The IB is collaborating with the Jacobs Foundation, the Australian Council for Educational Research and the Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment to undertake research into creativity and curiosity across all IB programmes. The IB is inviting IB World Schools to become part of this exciting journey, which is inspired by the IB learner profile.
Power and privilege exist on the South Side of Chicago, too.
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Victor Scotti, Jr. deconstructs the nuances of privilege from his experience as a Black male graduate of the Chicago Public School system. This is his third story in our graduate voices series.
What it’s like to participate in a remote evaluation visit
Curious to hear what it’s like to have a remote evaluation visit? Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinator Melissa Fitzgerald shares her experience and some useful tips.
Empowering indigenous students and communities through an IB education
In late 2019, the University of British Columbia brought together educators and students for one-day symposium focused entirely on empowering indigenous students and communities through an International Baccalaureate education. Here is a recap of the event.
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.
Exploring computational thinking in the IB
Computational thinking is present in everyday activities and Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum manager Shadrach Pilip-Florea shares why it’s an important skill for students to have in a 21st-century world.
