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Fremont International Academy principal highlights IB curriculum, student growth and attendance incentives

Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education · January 15, 2026
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Principal Lena Oliver told the board Fremont uses the IB framework to emphasize deep understanding and reported that every student showed growth in behavior or academics; she also noted a high rate of fifth‑grade Spanish proficiency credits and described attendance incentives.

Principal Lena Oliver told the Battle Creek Public Schools board that Fremont International Academy bases instruction on the International Baccalaureate framework to promote deeper understanding and transferable skills. "IB focuses on academics but also personal development," Oliver said, adding that students are expected to explain their thinking and…

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