Newton College in Alicante, Spain was shortlisted for a 2023 International School Award. Its Principal, Alan Taylor, explains the strategic leadership initiative that was recognised for an award.
Embracing the right kind of struggle
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Self-studies for school improvement
Are you in a constant loop of self-study preparation? Is your staff burnt out by the requirements of the different accrediting bodies? In this article, Ildiko Murray, Head of School at Changchun American International School, China, explores how to collect, organise, present and use the materials for accreditation that go beyond checking boxes and aid continuous school improvement.
Enhancing careers of the local workforce
For the third year in a row, Wellington College China has received HR Asia’s Best companies to work for award and is the only education company to receive this honour. It stems from a strategic priority for the group to be the employer of choice in the region – both foreign and local. Is this a duty or a choice for all of us as leaders in the international school sector?
A vision-aligned digital skills curriculum
Dubai College was shortlisted for the Digital Technology in Learning award at the 2023 International School Awards.
Students as community-led changemakers
SALT is a school community that aims to play an integral role in bringing people together to help communicate, build relationships and understand each other. Justin Park talks about SALT’s goal to provide an all-inclusive approach towards learning that experiences the collaboration and cooperation of various entities.
Social media – A window to your education world?
Nalini Cook looks at the full interviews from the Edruptors of 2022 and shares some of her favourite comments.
It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top
Jo Evans was once told to think carefully about moving into senior leadership roles because “it’s lonely at the top”. It doesn’t have to be lonely, as Jo explains and offers leadership support.
Transforming minds and lives in Nairobi
Still I Rise is an NGO that provides high-quality education to out-of-school and refugee children. Its international school in Nairobi is the first school in the world providing the IB framework for free to vulnerable Kenyan and refugee children. The school received a Highly Commended award at the 2022 International School Awards.
Helping where it matters
The American School of Warsaw (ASW) in Poland won the Community Partnership Award at the 2023 International School Awards for a student-led community initiative with scale and impact as explained by Jon Zurfluh and Ligita Miele.
ChatGPT and AI in school: The artificially intelligent teacher
Edruptor of 2022 Sunny Thakral shares his experience of working with artificial intelligence in the classroom.