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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.

Nov 25, 2021

The home-school partnership is an essential element of student success in K-12 education.

It's conference season here at WAB. This year, parents were back on campus with their children, having meetings with each individual teacher. On today's episode, we're joined by a Grade 12 student, her mother, and her teacher who...


Nov 18, 2021

WAB Grade 5 teachers have joined their homerooms to create a shared system of learning which prioritizes self-regulation, real-world application, and personal reflection. Each Monday, students across the grade level set individual goals and are then guided by teachers as they choose to engage in a series of workshops,...


Nov 10, 2021

For the Master Snack project in WAB's MYP Design class, students were asked to design a meal, as well as the plate it is served on, based on the fusion of two cultures of their choice.

On today's episode, we're joined by two Grade 10 students and two Design teachers who explain the inspiration and impact of one of WAB's...


Nov 4, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss a topic that is getting a lot of attention at WAB: Grade 6 is replacing standardized numerical grades with qualitative reporting focused on descriptors.

WAB's Grade 6 Level Leader and our Middle School Principal join us for a conversation about the purpose of assessments as motivators for...