Sustainability has become an urgent priority for schools worldwide. Adam McRoy discusses the meaningful steps Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha (CCSC) has taken to embed environmental stewardship into their school culture. Their award-winning initiative, the CCSC Sustainability Pledge, is a student-led programme designed to instil responsible environmental habits.
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Philosophy for Children: Supporting Students in Oracy and Future Competencies
International educators are increasingly seeking innovative approaches to spark meaningful, student-led dialogue beyond the standard curriculum. For Oanh Crouch at Globeducate, Philosophy for Children (P4C) emerged as a structured approach to nurturing students’ philosophical inquiry. The initiative aims to equip learners not just with knowledge, but with the skills to think critically, express ideas clearly, and collaborate thoughtfully with others.
How AI-Powered Text-to-Speech Supports EAL Students in International Schools
It has become increasingly clear that the use of technology can provide innovative ways for multilingual learners to access and comprehend materials in non-native languages. In this article, Emily Worthington from ReadSpeaker focuses on text-to-speech tools, platforms that take written text and read it aloud, and the ways they can support EAL learners.
Linguistic Labyrinths and Cultural Crossroads: Navigating the international school library
Education Consultant Sarah Pavey discusses best practices and creative uses of Library Management Systems (LMS), aiming to enhance the ability of international school libraries to serve a diverse and dynamic student population.
The View from My Wheelchair – PART 2
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.
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.
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