Stories from the International Baccalaureate community

March 1, 2019 in Middle Years Programme (MYP), Primary Years Programme (PYP), Thought Leadership

Four DP students in Alabama win prestigious computer science prize for their water well mapping tool

By Sarah Phillips

In part two of our series on physical education, an IB World School shares how introducing this self-refereed sport has engaged students

By Louise Badham

In the first of a two-part series, we look at how physical activity is vital for children’s health, well-being and development, and whether…

In the digital age where knowledge recall has become less important, the role of exams is being called into question. We discuss their…

Sumter High School, in the USA, raises awareness of domestic violence in the community with an annual walk and fundraiser

In the first of a two-part series, we look at the importance of sustainable school projects in helping the environment and inspiring the…

A panoramic view of a school library in Amsterdam. (Photo submitted by Joe O’Brien, Librarian, Amsterdam International Community School…

Dr Howard Gardner, Professor of Education at Harvard University, is a distinguished developmental psychologist who has a long and…

Welcoming refugee children is at the heart of the International Community School’s mission, says its Principal Julie Allen

To celebrate International Day of Yoga on 21 June, IB staff member and yoga teacher Kate Kuhn offers tips on how to make mindfulness an…

The World Academy of Sport and the IB are helping student-athletes balance their sport and school commitments

Former IB student Harsh Agrawal talks about his journey from a small village in India to working on an Oscar-winning film in the USA

A 17-year-old American student is using her IB education to fulfill her dreams of becoming an astronaut and visiting the Red Planet

Veronica Boix Mansilla explains how portraiture in schools can be used to develop and demonstrate international-mindedness

Retired IB educator Andrea Mwalula talks about the inspiring learning centre she set up in Lusaka for children with cancer

Teacher burnout and student stress may be linked, say researchers. But professional development can help end the cycle

Parents tell us how they keep their children calm and motivated during the IB Diploma Programme (DP) exams

How can teachers make sure they treat all students fairly?

A school librarian in Spain is combining mindfulness and reading to encourage children to explore emotions and improve social…

Encouraging students to make mistakes can give them confidence in their learning abilities

Teachers and experts share their methods for making maths less intimidating