{"id":15435,"date":"2024-02-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/sussman\/?p=15435"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:26:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:26:04","slug":"the-ib-middle-years-programme-is-now-taking-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/sussman\/the-ib-middle-years-programme-is-now-taking-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"The IB Middle Years Programme is now taking applications!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We invite all 2024-2025 incoming 6th graders to learn about the IB (International Baccalaureate) MYP (Middle Years Program) at Sussman Middle School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/alameda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2024\/01\/IS-Blog-a_web-800x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14932\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All 5th-graders in Downey Unified have the opportunity to apply for this program, and yes, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">space is limited<\/span>. 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