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With all due respect, it sounds to me like you attended a PRIVATE IB school in Europe, correct? Apples and oranges. My beef is with IB in American public schools.
No, it was not in Europe, nor in US, although later I went to a university in Europe. I am assuming the IB program is the same no matter where the classes are taken. I believe the original intent of the program was to create a school mainly for kids of diplomats and expats who move from country to country, so that the kids can continue the same program even if they moved from china to africa to Europe etc. Later it was made it available in US as well. When I was in IB, the local kids from the host country were not allowed in, it was strictly for expat kids.
No, it was not in Europe, nor in US, although later I went to a university in Europe. I am assuming the IB program is the same no matter where the classes are taken. I believe the original intent of the program was to create a school mainly for kids of diplomats and expats who move from country to country, so that the kids can continue the same program even if they moved from china to africa to Europe etc. Later it was made it available in US as well. When I was in IB, the local kids from the host country were not allowed in, it was strictly for expat kids.
The IB program offered in the U.S. specifically states that its mission is "to create a better world," NOT to offer students a world class competitive education.
The IB program offered in the U.S. specifically states that its mission is "to create a better world," NOT to offer students a world class competitive education.
Y'know.
One way to create a better world is through better education.
Just saiyan.
However, I know, I know.
It's easier to see political conspiracy in everything around you rather than taking things at face value.
There is a huge amount of pressure on parents to put their kids into IB programs. I feel it is pretty much about the money. There is a huge amount of corruption within our education system. There is just too much money floating around and many education "professionals" are grabbing as much as they can get from the parents or taxpayers.
... all the while squealing "It's for the children!"
One way to create a better world is through better education.
Just saiyan.
However, I know, I know.
It's easier to see political conspiracy in everything around you rather than taking things at face value.
Here's the problem with IB's empty platitudes and false promises - the Eurocrats behind IB do not believe a "better world" allows for American "exceptionalism" or national sovereignty. IB gives lip service with a sneer to any mention of "national" cultures or patriotism. Everyone, including an inanimate planet, has rights, according to IB and those rights are defined by the UDHR which does not recognize our inalienable rights (recognized by our Declaration of Independence) from our Creator.
Here's the problem with IB's empty platitudes and false promises
Everyone I knew who went through the IB program are better people because of it.
I see no "empty platitudes and false promises".
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