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Welcome to Western Academy of Beijing's online resource center for educators around the world.
During the Spring Festival break at the end of January 2020, we received notice that school campuses across China would be closed. WAB re-opened on Monday, February 3rd in “online mode” and we have been fully functioning ever since.
WAB is committed to continually providing the highest-quality learning experiences possible for our students and families. As school closures spread across the globe, we are often contacted to share our experience. This site is to help support the growing global community of schools affected by school closure.
Resources
School Section Online Learning Resources
Media Coverage
![14 Coronavirus Crisis Communication Tips From Schools On The Front Lines]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585366093/wabedu/eudpgkjsxybokugiduju/KimWendt-8097.jpg","width":2000}])
WAB Stories
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The virtual ceremony made for some truly special moments for the WAB community.
![Join the #WABGraduation Celebrations Worldwide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590708213/wabedu/ownh42fecv39gt2tcatg/WAB_BJKids_202006.jpg","width":1000}])
Virtual celebrations are underway, so make sure to stop in and congratulate the WAB grads!
![WAB's PYP Exhibition Showcases Learning on Global Stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1590610848/wabedu/sryz00myxytf5jiao9xv/G5PYPX_Flyer-01.jpg","width":2200}])
Broadcasting live around the globe, Grade 5 students worked to inspire positive change.
![WAB Reunites Worldwide at Virtual Rock in the Park]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590705601/wabedu/wamjs0atikcbir5vcmgv/AlumniPErformance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590705601/wabedu/wamjs0atikcbir5vcmgv/AlumniPErformance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590705601/wabedu/wamjs0atikcbir5vcmgv/AlumniPErformance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590705601/wabedu/wamjs0atikcbir5vcmgv/AlumniPErformance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590705601/wabedu/wamjs0atikcbir5vcmgv/AlumniPErformance.jpg","width":1440}])
Hundreds of students, staff, parents, and alumni came together online to perform in the music festival.
![A "Blended" Approach: Balancing Online & On-campus Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590102587/wabedu/mrsbbhdjvk94zyukrxbu/Grade8normalDay-42.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590102587/wabedu/mrsbbhdjvk94zyukrxbu/Grade8normalDay-42.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590102587/wabedu/mrsbbhdjvk94zyukrxbu/Grade8normalDay-42.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590102587/wabedu/mrsbbhdjvk94zyukrxbu/Grade8normalDay-42.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590102587/wabedu/mrsbbhdjvk94zyukrxbu/Grade8normalDay-42.jpg","width":1344}])
What exactly is a blended learning model, and how are we maximizing each student's experience?
![Virtual Rock in the Park: Online Around the World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590087297/wabedu/ijhsdnzpbngfhxtdi3pv/VirtualRIPLandsape.jpg","width":2084}])
Get all of the details to tune in and rock out together - live online!