This week I kicked off Paper 1 prep for the IB Business May 2026 exam, and I had to smile at the very first piece of feedback I received. One of my students looked at me and said, “The case study is still boring, but at least I finally understand it now.” Honestly, from a 17 year old, I am counting that as a five-star review. Because so many teachers are starting to introduce the ABC Abraca pre-released case study right now, I wanted to share exactly what I did during our first hour of the...

Every year around this time, IB Business teachers everywhere begin the same familiar dance: downloading the new Paper 1 pre-released case study, reading it with a cup of coffee in hand, and planning how to turn it into meaningful lessons without drowning in prep. If you were with me last year, you already know how much teachers loved having structured, ready-to-use practice case studies for their students. And if you're new here, let me tell you all about the IB Business Paper 1 Case Study...

One of my favorite things about writing this monthly round-up is how it’s made me  fall back in love with the news. I’ve found myself saving articles, podcasts, and posts left and right — so many that I actually had to cut a few for next month’s edition! Here are five stories from October that really stood out to me and link beautifully to different areas of the IB Business syllabus.   1. Nike Retires Its Iconic “Just Do It” Slogan – A Shift in Branding Strategy Nike has surprised everyone by...