International Baccalaureate

Without proper education, students lack in the awareness of how far ahead the world has gone, and how much further they must take the world. Various school boards exist in the world that tutor students in their respective ways; for instance, the International Baccalaureate (IB). Increasing the number of International Baccalaureate schools worldwide, and specifically in the United States will provide vast benefits, despite the hardships students in this program face. The International Baccalaureate (IB),”is an internationally accepted pre-university qualification….now offered in more than 70 countries worldwide.” (Hayden) Currently, 2,365 IB schools stand in the world that offer this programme in their schools. 855 of these schools transpire…

Author, Date, Title, Location Bunnell, T. (2008). The International Baccalaureate and its Middle East Challenge. Copenhagen, Denmark. Research Type Critical Analysis Summary In this article, Bunnell outlines the International Baccalaureate Organization’s (IBO) strategic plan, targeting growth for the IB programmes internationally, planning to “educate one million children by 2014” (p. 18). The paper illustrates the challenges that the IBO faces in meeting its goals. Bunnell argues that the…

educators must first provide them with service opportunities focused on global mindedness during the high school years. Attitudes towards others start in the classroom; it is here that students develop a sense of self and others. The International Baccalaureate Programmes focus on developing the mindset of students so that they are thinking on a more international scale. ¹ Rampart High School should focus on incorporating more globally minded volunteer opportunities in order to help develop…

that allowed the horn to work. Punches were thrown and things got carried away. Eventually the police were called to break it up. Have you ever experienced, or have you been the parent that gets over-involved in your teen or child's life? I am writing about how some parents may try to live through their teens while they participate in sports and school. Who knows, you may identify yourself as one of “these parents.” I am a competitive hockey player so I have seen my fair share of parents…

knowledge with others and helping others succeed. When I was younger, my parents always argued about money issues. Of course they encouraged me to do well in school, however, there wasn 't much emphasis on it. I wasn 't the best student in elementary school, it wasn 't until middle school I realized the importance of education. I didn 't want my children to grow up like I did, where money was always a lingering issue. Despite this, I still think that I am lucky. There are many people living in…

Druid Hills is a Title one school with at least 40% of students on free and reduced lunch. Because of this, there is a great disparity within the school, with several students living in million dollar homes, while a marked amount relies on food stamps. In spite of this, there is a chance for all students- the International Baccalaureate Program. Each year, the program has around 35 members, a microcosm within the sea of 2,000 who overall attend Druid Hills. Within this focused, dedicated group,…

were closed down. This case study is meant to explain the general and specific environmental factors causing the closures; the closure process; the impact on organizational behaviors; classical, behavioral and modern management approaches that could have been taken; as well as long, mid and short term goals for the future. General and Specific Environmental Factors Ultimately, the economic conditions in the general environment were the biggest factor in Rancho Solano’s decision to close two…

Becoming an International Baccalaureate Scholar, the National Honor Society President, and a Goodyear Youth Commission member all have provided me opportunities to contribute to my school and…

Egypt to Texas changed my life by leaving everything behind and coming to a strange new place trying to adapt the new culture, language, and life. I came in 7th grade with my mom, dad, and younger brother leaving all my friends and family behind. I am now more independent, determined to reach my goals, and persistent. At first, it was very difficult, especially that I came with very little English and I was very quiet. It was very hard to get good grades when you do not know what is happening in…

Oxfam is an “international confederation”, which is comprise of 17 member organizations, including Great Britain and Hong Kong .These organizations also work together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries. Oxfam is committed to make a world without poverty and it emphasizes the power of people, through practical, innovative ways to help to alleviate poverty and injustices. The initial concern of Oxfam was simply food provision to relieve famine, and over the years it…