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The WAB Podcast

Join members of the Western Academy of Beijing community for conversations about innovative learning, activities, and community initiatives.

Oct 28, 2020

When people talk about the future of learning, there is almost certainly an element of impact. Academic experiences are increasingly designed around students taking their learning beyond the classroom walls to make a difference in their communities.

At WAB, one student's MYP Personal Project sparked a collaboration with...


Oct 21, 2020

School communities have been forced to find new ways to remain connected in the face of campus closure.

One Grade 11 student at WAB took it upon herself to solve this problem for her classmates. She took on the role of Editor in Chief of the school's student-run magazine and is using storytelling as a way for her peers...


Oct 14, 2020

In the international school community, we often hear about diversity, international mindedness, and global citizenship. It's easy to find examples of schools celebrating local festivals and foods, but how can we help students connect deeper with their host country? And how will understanding and investigating...


Oct 7, 2020

As schools evolve, they are finding new ways to connect with and engage their students.

Teachers and expert educators around the globe are finding news ways to tap into students' interests and create learning activities that can make a real impact in the world.

In Episode 6, we're joined by Inspire Citizens Deputy...