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[Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) - [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) - [Advancement](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/advancement) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [2021-2022 review: stand-out moments and achievements (part 2)](https://blog.isb.cn/2021-2022-review-stand-out-moments-and-achievements-part-2) June 16, 2022 More highlights from an unusual year in which the ISB community has shown it is already living the school’s new Strategic Plan. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [35 years serving an international community](https://blog.isb.cn/35-years-serving-an-international-community) June 10, 2022 ISB will give a fond farewell to one of its most long-standing members of staff next week. Here’s how people make a community and communities make people. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [2021-2022 review: stand-out moments and achievements (part 1)](https://blog.isb.cn/2021-2022-review-stand-out-moments-and-achievements-part-1) June 2, 2022 Highlights from another unusual year in which the ISB community has shown it is already living the school’s new Strategic Plan. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [How this ISB legacy cybrarian spends her weekend in Beijing](https://blog.isb.cn/how-this-isb-legacy-cybrarian-spends-her-weekend-in-beijing) May 29, 2022 The decision to change your place of work is all-encompassing – especially when it includes a move.... [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Congratulations to the Class of 2022, ISB’s newest alumni!](https://blog.isb.cn/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2022-isbs-newest-alumni) May 24, 2022 These students have exciting futures ahead of them after Saturday’s graduation, with many poised to take up offers for their dream courses from universities worldwide. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Top places to visit in Beijing near ISB for families](https://blog.isb.cn/top-places-to-visit-in-beijing-near-isb-for-families) May 21, 2022 Opting to work at a world-renowned international school may ensure both your schedule and your... [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [Meet the alumni who returned to ISB as faculty](https://blog.isb.cn/meet-the-alumni-who-returned-to-isb-as-faculty) May 18, 2022 Can you guess which of these ISB classmates liked the school’s ethos so much that they’ve come back to campus to lead challenging and joyful learning like they enjoyed? [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Busy period for ISB’s Chinese program](https://blog.isb.cn/busy-period-for-isbs-chinese-program) May 12, 2022 Fireworks and roaring dragons aplenty as students enjoy Chinese Panda Reading Week and excel in writing competitions. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [Why ISB is the best choice for teachers in China](https://blog.isb.cn/why-isb-is-the-best-choice-for-teachers-in-china) May 4, 2022 ISB is an extraordinary school built on the tradition of educational excellence. With a vast... [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [ISB students enjoy Alumni Pathways mentorship events](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-students-enjoy-alumni-pathways-mentorship-events) April 28, 2022 It’s been a successful first year for the new alumni mentor network guiding students in their options for further education and careers. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB’s annual High School Awards winners](https://blog.isb.cn/isbs-annual-high-school-awards-winners) April 25, 2022 These are model ISB students for their achievements in the classroom, in service, and as global citizens. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) ## [Earth Week at ISB plus new report on school’s sustainability goals](https://blog.isb.cn/earth-week-at-isb-plus-new-report-on-schools-sustainability-goals) April 18, 2022 The second Sustainability Impact Report is published at the start of five days of activity further consolidating ISB as an environmental leader. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Drum roll please, the ISB Alumni Achievement Award goes to…](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-) April 12, 2022 Presentation of the award will cap a year in which ISB’s Alumni Association has gone from strength to strength. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [Get ready for the second ISB Fringe Arts Festival!](https://blog.isb.cn/get-ready-for-the-second-isb-fringe-arts-festival) March 28, 2022 Campus will once again be turned into a giant stage this week in a new ISB tradition giving the school’s many actors, dancers, and musicians the chance to perform. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [‘ISB a high-performing school,’ say accreditors](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-a-high-performing-school-say-accreditors) March 15, 2022 And ISB is calling on its families and other community members to join a consultation to help it get even better. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [Teachers Teaching Teachers](https://blog.isb.cn/teachers-teaching-teachers) March 10, 2022 ISB is committed to providing training for staff so they can serve students even better. Regular "TTT" sessions allow colleagues to share their expertise with others. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [Action Research! - ISB News - International School of Beijing](https://blog.isb.cn/action-research) March 4, 2022 With a new menu of High School courses just launched for next academic year, here’s a look at one of ISB’s most popular options. Action Research is an interdisciplinary course that lets students have a real impact improving local lives. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [Break Out of Your Rut: Fun Ideas for Exciting Experiences](https://blog.isb.cn/break-out) February 17, 2022 The new Dragons Alternative Recess supports social-emotional learning by giving students a variety of ways to enjoy time between classes. 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