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International Baccalaureate

Why students at two Tennessee high schools have been fighting to keep the International Baccalaureate program

Juliana Kim

April 8, 2022

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Students in the IB program say they’ve been challenged and they’ve appreciated being able to earn college credits. But some districts say interest in the accelerated coursework is too low to justify the cost.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Cookeville, high school, International Baccalaureate, Ooltewah

Cookeville High School students challenge Putnam County school board to keep IB program

This Is Nashville

March 29, 2022

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WPLN News education reporter Juliana Kim and Cookeville High junior Quentin Ding joined This Is Nashville to discuss the future of the school’s IB program and the implications for the district if the school board ultimately decides to eliminate it.

Filed Under: Education, News Hits, WPLN News Tagged With: Cookeville, high school, International Baccalaureate, Putnam County

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