The IB and Knox County Schools announced a new partnership on 3 June 2024 to bring world-class educational opportunities to students in Tennessee, United States. This collaboration is backed by a $1 million investment over five years, solidifying Knox County's commitment to fostering globally minded, critical thinkers.
The IB curriculum empowers students to delve deeper into a wide range of subjects, while fostering essential skills like research, creativity, and collaboration. Through this partnership, Knox County Schools will expand access to rigorous IB programmes, preparing students for success in college and beyond.
The partnership will provide an enhanced curriculum for students to gain a broader perspective through in-depth exploration of various subjects and global issues. It will help students be both college and career ready, especially as IB graduates are highly sought-after by universities worldwide and possess the skills needed to thrive in any career path.
The investment will also spur teacher development and includes ongoing professional development for educators, ensuring they deliver the IB curriculum effectively.
Head of Development for North America and Canada Robert Kelty said, “This is an exciting opportunity and underscores how the IB can benefit all students in public schools across the United States. Knox County is showing that students, regardless of background, should have access to and be prepared for rigorous, relevant, and world-class educational opportunities.”
This partnership will allow for an expansion of IB programmes, currently offered only at two schools within Knox County, Bearden Middle School and West High School. More schools will soon offer a comprehensive IB experience from elementary to high school
Learn more about the IB: Education programmes - International Baccalaureate® (ibo.org)
