FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2009
Contact: Scott Boone / 248-348-9312
IB Source to Distribute Positive Diversity Program to High Schools
Exploring Teamwork Essentials aligns with International Baccalaureate Program
Northville, MI - Positive Diversity, LLC is pleased to announce its business arrangement with IB Source, the leading provider of curriculum materials to secondary schools which have adopted the academically rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
“We look forward to distributing Positive Diversity’s Exploring Teamwork Essentials Program,” comments Emelen De Jesus, IB Source Customer Service Manager. “I've received many requests from schools looking for content that addresses both diversity and teamwork. Until now, we haven't come across anything that fills this need. After reviewing the program and its early successes, I am excited to offer it."
Covering traditional content areas, the IB curriculum also syncs with recommendations from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills initiative, a public-private partnership supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. 21st Century Skills calls for greater student development of skills in key areas, including: 1) effective communication and inter-personal skills in global community; 2) collaboration and team-building skills; and 3) inventive thinking skills. "Educators attuned to newer research will grativate to the program," concludes De Jesus.
The IB program has experienced an adoption rate exceeding 10% in each of the past five years. Today, over 600 U.S high schools have adopted the program, many of them rating among America’s Top 100 High Schools, according to U.S. News and World Report (December 10, 2008).