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IB Community Blog

• A career in politics awaits Career-related Programme alumnus
  In this blog, we speak with Karajahyah Schlagenhauf, IB Career-related Programme (CP) alumnus and first ever black head boy of St Leonards School in Scotland.
• Diving into creativity, activity, and service (CAS)
  We spoke with Dr. Love Trivedi from Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS), India on how a diving trip inspired his students to create positive change.
• Career-related studies provide opportunities in a competitive job market
  In this blog, we speak with Hanna Olofsson, an IB Career-related Programme (CP) alumna, who reflects on her IB journey, the value of practical learning, and how she got a head start in her career path since graduating from the CP.
• Curiosity and creativity: Where will it take you?
  Dr Dimitrina Trendafilova from UWC Adriatic, Italy, reflects on how curiosity and creativity can be nurtured in schools and shares examples of how science concept can be conceived in a creative way
• Supporting students to network their knowledge: notes on reviewing Diploma Programme biology
  From August 2023, Diploma Programme (DP) teachers will need to ensure they are using the recently published biology subject guide (first assessment 2025).  To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the course and how the key updates […]
• Celebrating inspirational IB alumnae for International Women’s Day
  In this blog, we spoke with Manuelita Rojas, Alejandra Molina, and Monika Lionaite about how their IB education has empowered them as female leaders in the digital age.
• Three expert tips for schools embracing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
  Kam Chohan, the Executive Director of ECIS, shares her tips for making change within international schools working towards equal and just practices.
• Exploring the universe: the IB learner profile drives one alum’s work at NASA
  In this Q&A, we spoke with IB DP alumnus and aerospace professional, Johnathan Brendle, about his inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with space to a career at NASA.
• Updating the Diploma Programme physics course: An educator’s perspective
  From August 2023, Diploma Programme (DP) teachers will need to ensure they are using the recently published physics subject guide (first assessment 2025).  To mark the launch of the new subject guide, we asked an educator who was involved in the development of the curriculum to speak about the course and how the key updates […]
• Artificial intelligence in IB assessment and education: a crisis or an opportunity?
  Matt Glanville, Head of Assessment Principles and Practice at the IB, shares his views on the short-term impact that new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will have on IB assessments and how it could change education as we know it in the long-term.