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Many international schools worldwide share a common challenge: ensuring their unique educational offerings gain recognition from top universities worldwide. Dr Steffen Sommer discusses Misk Schools’ pioneering diploma programme that has bridged local and international education standards.
Almost every reputable international school brand will mention the term 鈥榚xperience鈥 on their website, yet very few offer a complete definition of such. Tyrone Ruth offers practical advice on framing your school narrative and understanding the intricacies of your international school鈥檚 鈥榚xperience鈥.
Jenny-Lee Moore and Wolfgang Soeldner discuss the evolving role of technology in education, emphasising the need for a critical examination of its use, privacy safeguards, and ethical considerations. They advocate for a more humane and value-driven approach to its integration in international schools.
In Part 2 of this two-part article series, Matthew Savage discusses how truly inclusive schools go beyond surface-level accommodations by engaging the community in reducing barriers, adapting policies for flexibility, and fostering accessible environments that empower disabled individuals with independence.
The United Nations鈥 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) create a common agenda for governments, organisations, and individuals worldwide, emphasising the need for a sustainable future. But how can school leaders apply these global goals to their leadership strategies, and what are the practical implications of integrating them into school governance?
Alistair Goold discusses Restorative Leadership in schools, emphasising respect, relationships and community. He shares tips on becoming a Restorative Leader and explores the principles of Fair Process.
In this two-part article series, Matthew Savage reflects not only upon what it means to be disabled in an ableist world, but also upon what he has learned from his disability, about schools, school leadership, and what it means to provide a truly inclusive education.
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, international school leaders are more acutely aware of longstanding discrimination and harm, spurring intentional efforts to create inclusive environments. However, Dr Derrick Gay highlights that as society grows more politically polarised, diversity initiatives face increasing complexity, often misunderstood and resisted, leaving individuals from marginalised groups to bear the brunt. He shares strategies to reframe diversity efforts, aiming to foster deeper belonging for all community members.
In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ISF Academy in Hong Kong embarked upon the Assessment as Responsive Teaching (ART) Project. This emerged from a Professional Learning Community (PLC) on Assessment for Learning. Nicholas Forde outlines how a PLC model with 鈥榣eadership from the middle鈥 can act as a driver of change within a school community.
Schools are often keen to bandy about the term 鈥榣eadership鈥. But it begs the question. In placing so much value on acquiring leadership skills, what exactly are we promoting, and how? Tom Wingate, Head Teacher at The Wingate School in Mexico City, discusses some insights into what students think of the above question and shares some useful leadership qualities.
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