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The Powerful Impact of PYP Students Solving Clean Water Challenges in South Sudan in 2026

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Empowering Young Learners: How PYP Students Address Clean Water Challenges in South Sudan

In Nam Sung Elementary School, which is an authorized PYP World School for the International Baccalaureate program, students of Grade 4 were able to take their inquiry learning to practical action through a project entitled “Bringing Clean Water to South Sudan.” Through their reading of A Long Walk to Water, students have learned about the lack of clean water sources in South Sudan and decided to act on their own accord to collect money and spread awareness through a student-led campaign.

Building the IB Ecosystem in South Korea Through IBEC

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Building the IB Ecosystem in South Korea Through IBEC

The IB Educator Certificate Program (IBEC) is having a transformational impact on the way that education is changing in South Korea. Since 2020, IBEC has been instrumental in helping many universities become certified in the program, leading to more than 800 trained teachers and fast-tracking the establishment of IB World Schools throughout the nation.

With the support of university institutions, local education offices, and the schools themselves, IBEC has facilitated a sustainable pathway of educators skilled in inquiry-based teaching methodology and global education philosophy. In addition, IBEC is spearheading a paradigm shift from conventional memorization to more conceptual teaching approaches and putting a greater focus on mental well-being.

Why NYC Schools Are Choosing IB Over Gifted Programs: A New Approach to Inclusive Excellence

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New York City schools are now reconsidering their strategy for gifted education and are moving towards the implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which is perceived as a more equitable method of gifted education. The IB program is based on the principle of encouraging students to become self-aware learners who learn how to learn on their own and gain knowledge by posing questions and conducting research themselves. Students’ thinking is stimulated to enable them to use their acquired skills in real-life situations, providing education that is more practical and valuable. With the introduction of the IB system, gifted education will become more accessible for all learners rather than being provided exclusively to students deemed to be gifted.