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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is all so freaking nuts.  We do NOT need all these 'new programs.'  Have there been a huge clamoring for IB in elementary or middle schools?  Or is it for people who wish to 'escape' their currently zoned crappy elementary school?  same for montesorri, where is all this co-called demand?  They should do an actual survey of families with a robust sample size before going down all these rabbit holes.  I think the majority of parents want a traditional elementary school with adequate space in schools and fields. [/quote]

The IB elementary "Primary Years Program" doesn't sound that different from a traditional elementary school. Is there a major difference? And STEAM doesn't sound all that different either, as long as reading and writing aren't neglected.

http://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/curriculum/written-curriculum/

The five essential elements of the PYP are:

knowledge, which is both disciplinary, represented by traditional subject areas (language, maths, science, social studies, arts, PSPE) and transdisciplinary
concepts, which students explore through structured inquiry in order to develop coherent, in-depth understanding, and which have relevance both within and beyond subject areas
skills, which are the broad capabilities students develop and apply during learning and in life beyond the classroom
attitudes, which contribute to international-mindedness and the wellbeing of individuals and learning communities,  and connect directly to the IB learner profile
action, which is an expectation in the PYP that successful inquiry leads to responsible, thoughtful and appropriate action.[/quote]

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