I think, therefore IB

According to Robert Kelty*, “Shortcomings in traditional education systems were evident before the pandemic, which further revealed the impacts of academic stress and a narrow focus on memorization. Reports worldwide sounded the alarm that depression, chronic absenteeism and disengagement among students soared during and after the pandemic. Academic achievement plummeted on state assessments and NAEP scores, particularly for our most disadvantaged students.”

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*Robert Kelty is the IBO’s head of development, outreach and government relations for North America.