The "playbook" published by the International Baccalaureate Organization, describes a plan of action to defend IB if it comes under attack by parents or community leaders. Other documents show how several communities followed the guidelines as outlined in the "playbook".
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Click on the image to the left for the original document. Pages 1 through 13 are "talking points" developed by IBO for parents and school administrators to use when explaining the IB Programme especially as related to common criticisms of the Programme. Pages 11 through 14 relate specifically to the "playbook" which IBO published in order to help IB Schools respond to "attacks", more commonly known as "questions".
Click on the left to open a document titled, "IB in Upper St.Clair, Myth and Truth." This document was produced by the Upper St.Clair School Administration in response to the School Board's efforts to discontinue the IB Programme in their schools. Notice the similarity to the "playbook."The document is also virtually identical to theMinnetonka document, proving the organized efforts of IB supporters.