The IB Community Blog

Yes, I work at for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Americas office. But I applied to work with the IB because I believe in the philosophy of Education for a Better World.  Having taught in IB World Schools for a number of years and seen the way the programmes not only developed students capacity as critical and creative thinkers, but opened their minds to new perspectives while affirming them to dig deep into their own cultural heritages and be proud of who they are, and where they come from.

The IB Community Blog provides programme updates, research reports, philosophy and practice of student centred education as well as showcases the incredible work of students and teachers within a global context.  From the inside, IB staff contribute and also spend time sourcing the voices of the IB community, which has reached more than 6,000 programmes world wide, with 2,608 IB World Schools in the Americas, alone.  1.3 Million students access a globally directed education, across the world.

You may like to take a look at the way the new Career-related programme is contributing to future pathways, or read about how IB alumni believe their education helped them to become a life-long learner.  Reading this blog inspires me because it literally consists of student, parent, teacher, leader, curriculum designer, researcher, advocate and alumni contributions.  While I have a rich experience in the IB, this blog inspires me and helps me to develop a greater knowledge of programme impact, and new perspectives about international education.

Someone once said, we are not learning, we are not growing, if we aren't growing, we aren't living; and if we aren't living.... 

The Institute of International Education - Blog

The Institute of International Education blog is an incredible resource to expand thinking and understanding around global topics.  In a similar context to the establishment of the International Baccalaureate Organisation the Institute has a long history, founded in a post World War initiative to bring people together through education. The blog features stories of networking, outreach, sharing resources, building up infrastructure and sustainable systems, and showcases the incredible power that education has to create a more peaceful world.

I recommend this blog because the articles posted authentically range within categories that directly impact education around the world: Student Exchanges and Study Abroad, Teacher Exchanges and International Partnerships, Women in Leadership and International Development and Capacity Building.

This story inspires the human spirit.  The pay it forward concept in action of young people giving back to their community after they have received an opportunity.  In Africa, people appreciate things that others take for granted.  Read here: Top 5 Ways IIE is Building Networks Across Africa