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.
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Restorative Practices and Leadership
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.
The View from my Wheelchair – PART 1
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.
Reframing Diversity to drive Belonging in international schools
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.
Promoting awareness of human trafficking through primary and secondary connections
Jannapha Hubeny and Kennon Coe, primary educators at Atlanta International School (AIS), are dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking both within their school community and on a global scale. They serve as key facilitators of the school’s organisation, Atlanta International School Against Human Trafficking (AISAHT), working tirelessly to educate students and combat this critical issue.
International mindedness at work
Lincoln Community School in Ghana won a 2024 International School Award for its hosting of the inaugural Model United Nations Conference. Johnny Schwerk, Counsellor at Lincoln Community School in Ghana, discusses the award-winning initiative.
Growing through kindness
In light of World Kindness Day, Lauren Kelley, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator, ACS International Schools, discusses the pivotal role that kindness plays in ACS’ organisational values and what kindness looks like in an educational setting.
The Third Space – A reflection on ways we develop our sense of context, community and culture as international schools
As the sector has evolved from primarily teaching the children of globally mobile expats, to a demographic increasingly made up of local students, there is a mandate upon school leaders to consider ways in which the values and curricula of our schools should evolve to meet the changing needs of our students. Simon Probert reflects on the changing international school sector.
How ‘Faux Snow Day’, a student-led initiative, changed the American School of Paris’ vision of student agency
Upon returning to school in 2021, the American School of Paris (ASP) took much care to bridge academic gaps, yet in the social scene, awkwardness lingered as everyone had seemingly forgotten how to interact without a screen. The students decided to take it upon themselves to compensate for the lack of socialisation.
The potential of Artificial Intelligence for inclusion
While we acknowledge concerns about the rapid development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we recognise it also offers great potential to include students in more sophisticated ways. Ochan Kusuma Powell and Becca Leech discuss the potential of AI.
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