Thinking globally to embody the spirit of I.B.

Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are learning about global needs, thanks to an alternative International Baccalaureate project. Students in Gayle McCabe’s class are participating in a project called “Kids Power Up” through UNICEF.

Here’s how it works: each time a student sees a Social-Emotional Learning video or participates in an exercise video for a Physical Education class, they earn coins. Coins can then be exchanged for various global needs.

“I’m really proud of them participating in such a great, global project, as it truly embodies the spirit of I.B.,” said McCabe.

So far, the class has provided 22 meals to impoverished families and planted two trees through a worldwide conservation program.