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![New Spaces Ready to Enhance the WAB Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":2200}])
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A Grade 12 student is upcycling and repairing old fabrics, raising money to fight famine in Yemen.
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Inkblot's Editor in Chief is using storytelling to bring her classmates together.
![China Engagement: Learning in, from, and through our Host Country]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602640994/wabedu/n3yyeds5ul4qhp8eulls/_DSC0011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602640994/wabedu/n3yyeds5ul4qhp8eulls/_DSC0011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602640994/wabedu/n3yyeds5ul4qhp8eulls/_DSC0011.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602640994/wabedu/n3yyeds5ul4qhp8eulls/_DSC0011.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602640994/wabedu/n3yyeds5ul4qhp8eulls/_DSC0011.jpg","width":1344}])
China as our host country is woven into WAB learning and ties our diverse community together.
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Middle School students played a key role, working with teachers and architects to plan the new space.
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Four WAB students from the Class of 2006-2019 will share stories about their music careers.
![Student Council VP Discusses Connecting Classmates, Playgrounds, and Resilience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602191572/wabedu/okyiilovvvi8k8ap9nkh/_DSC6971.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602191572/wabedu/okyiilovvvi8k8ap9nkh/_DSC6971.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602191572/wabedu/okyiilovvvi8k8ap9nkh/_DSC6971.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602191572/wabedu/okyiilovvvi8k8ap9nkh/_DSC6971.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602191572/wabedu/okyiilovvvi8k8ap9nkh/_DSC6971.jpg","width":1344}])
We sat down for a conversation with the Middle School Student Council Vice President, Deviana.
![Innovative Education: Empowering Young Students to Make a Difference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602009086/wabedu/ussd5pc4bunnmglcj96l/_DSC7083.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602009086/wabedu/ussd5pc4bunnmglcj96l/_DSC7083.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602009086/wabedu/ussd5pc4bunnmglcj96l/_DSC7083.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602009086/wabedu/ussd5pc4bunnmglcj96l/_DSC7083.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602009086/wabedu/ussd5pc4bunnmglcj96l/_DSC7083.jpg","width":1344}])
WAB has formed partnerships to help student learning translate into positive action.
![Gaming at School, DP Results, and Innovation on The WAB Podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601427851/wabedu/m8nyg9sfcdft5h6vl4o9/WABPODCAST_COVER_WW.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601427851/wabedu/m8nyg9sfcdft5h6vl4o9/WABPODCAST_COVER_WW.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601427851/wabedu/m8nyg9sfcdft5h6vl4o9/WABPODCAST_COVER_WW.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601427851/wabedu/m8nyg9sfcdft5h6vl4o9/WABPODCAST_COVER_WW.jpg","width":1000}])
New episodes are released every Wednesday on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
![Return of Early Years Students Marks Milestone in WAB's Return to Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601406663/wabedu/s2v6oalf4qtqsz80m7dg/_DSC6067.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601406663/wabedu/s2v6oalf4qtqsz80m7dg/_DSC6067.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601406663/wabedu/s2v6oalf4qtqsz80m7dg/_DSC6067.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601406663/wabedu/s2v6oalf4qtqsz80m7dg/_DSC6067.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601406663/wabedu/s2v6oalf4qtqsz80m7dg/_DSC6067.jpg","width":1344}])
The first time students from all grade levels are back on campus together.
![Exploring Educational Technology to Serve Young Learners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601429458/wabedu/lpjqpxdbaxjrunwmmhi2/_DSC7432.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601429458/wabedu/lpjqpxdbaxjrunwmmhi2/_DSC7432.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601429458/wabedu/lpjqpxdbaxjrunwmmhi2/_DSC7432.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601429458/wabedu/lpjqpxdbaxjrunwmmhi2/_DSC7432.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601429458/wabedu/lpjqpxdbaxjrunwmmhi2/_DSC7432.jpg","width":1344}])
WAB teachers are working with students and parents to select a new technology tool in the Elementary School.
![The Future of Learning: Q&A with WAB's Director of Innovation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600984939/wabedu/nx5wz1xg8wb2jvgp07lv/_DSC0949.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600984939/wabedu/nx5wz1xg8wb2jvgp07lv/_DSC0949.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600984939/wabedu/nx5wz1xg8wb2jvgp07lv/_DSC0949.jpg","width":585}])
What is learning innovation, and why do we need it?
![The WAB Podcast Brings Learning Stories & Community News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600708389/wabedu/lwktnrwtxokta8i2bim4/WABPODCAST_COVER_16_9-01.jpg","width":2200}])
WAB launched a podcast with inspiring stories to connect our community and educators worldwide.
![Gaming at School Seeks to Equip and Connect Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1600389379/wabedu/qjtxwed3x5qxrg1ud5ve/E-Sport-46401.jpg","width":2200}])
Combining video games and school used to be a recipe for trouble. That's no longer the case.
![How Innovative EdTech Supports Learning & Mentoring in Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600387941/wabedu/i0zdy5ephgrfaopaew6a/Blended01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600387941/wabedu/i0zdy5ephgrfaopaew6a/Blended01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600387941/wabedu/i0zdy5ephgrfaopaew6a/Blended01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1600387941/wabedu/i0zdy5ephgrfaopaew6a/Blended01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600387941/wabedu/i0zdy5ephgrfaopaew6a/Blended01.jpg","width":1344}])
Teachers are using tech tools to offer support and build relationships with their students.
![After-School Activities Underway on Campus & Online]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1600377047/wabedu/mf9ga5cj8c7z90nk4fhg/ScreenShot2020-09-18at050815.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1600377047/wabedu/mf9ga5cj8c7z90nk4fhg/ScreenShot2020-09-18at050815.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1600377047/wabedu/mf9ga5cj8c7z90nk4fhg/ScreenShot2020-09-18at050815.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1600377047/wabedu/mf9ga5cj8c7z90nk4fhg/ScreenShot2020-09-18at050815.png","width":1192}])
WABX launched its first season of extracurricular activities in a hybrid model, applying lessons learned from WAB's academics to adapt.