TIE PODCAST Welcome to the TIE Podcast for International Educators, your gateway to the world of international education. This podcast is by international school educators, for international school educators, and we're here to delve into topics that are not only top of mind but crucial for our community.
Our inaugural episode dives deep into a question that underpins the quality of education: "What are international school standards of practice, and why are they so vital for ensuring quality teaching and learning in international schools?" Host, Sue Easton, Director of Programs at The Principals' Training Center, engages a panel of thought leaders in a compelling conversation, where they share their thoughts and experiences on the "Why" behind international school standards.
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TOP STORIES
By Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan
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A step-by-step guide to building a culture of open mindedness and responsible exploration of AI that prepares our students for the future… more |
By Nathan Haines
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The motto of the Critical Global Citizenship course at ISK, "learn from and act with," sits at the heart of meaningful global citizenship... more |
By Anuoluwapo Zahra Onabanjo, student
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A student poet explores how ancestral wisdom, not AI, guides humanity toward peace through memory, culture, and the teachings of our elders... more |
By Elke Greite
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When leadership mirrors learning, schools move like a murmuration—coherent, adaptive, and purpose-driven, with agency and collective growth at the center... more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, JUSTICE, AND BELONGING
By Emma Ahmed and Sam Passeport
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Why aligning culture and climate matters, and how four transformative movements can reshape schools into healthier, more equitable places to learn... more |
By Emily MacLean
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Leadership, at its best, isn’t a solo climb; it’s a collective elevation. Along the way, there are women who lift us up, open doors, and help us find our voice… more |
By Rae Merrigan
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Discover why true inclusion goes beyond diversity, and how fostering belonging boosts student success, wellbeing, and school community... more |
By Elmeka Henderson
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In the silence, your impact still speaks. Practical ways educators can uphold belonging and inclusion when DEI language is restricted or censored… more |
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THE VOICE OF TIE
By Stacy Stephens
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Phase Four is not simply about being selected by a school; it is about making a decision that you can step into with confidence, integrity, and preparation... more |
By Stacy Stephens
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Whether you’re a teacher, leader, or aspiring administrator in international education, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to sharpen your interview skills and stand out in a competitive field... more |
By Stacy Stephens
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In this phase, engage actively with schools, showcase your impact, assess fit with clarity, and take confident steps toward the right role... more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Mick Amundson-Geisel
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Collaboration and connection opens pathways and opportunities for students across the Myanmar community... more |
By Nick DeForest
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With familiar challenges topping the list, this year’s survey inspired a new approach, tackling each concern through in-depth discussions... more |
By Kathryn T. Berkman
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Eight students, one overcrowded bus, and a big idea: how empathy, systems thinking, and action created real community change... more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Jon Nordmeyer
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Investment in instructional scaffolding can empower all teachers to design and use approaches that balance challenge and support... more |
By Sean Davis
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A spontaneous teachable moment prompts Grade 9 students to immediately apply Hofstede's concepts, validating the framework and showing the power of inquiry learning... more |
By Dr. Debjani Mukherjee
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One study at a time the students begin to see like an artist, ask like a learner, and create like themselves... more |
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 | THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER |
By Angela Collins
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Experience showed that taking time to understand hesitant teachers, parents, and mislabeled classes changes narratives and builds trust... more |
By Teresa Araujo
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Embracing imperfection is essential for authentic growth, for ourselves and for the learning communities we lead... more |
By Andrew Dutton
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Thoughtful reflection helps weigh the potential benefits against the inevitable ripple effects of each choice… more |
By Rafael Oscar Espinal Trejo
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In this Pearl, Rafael shares a heartfelt reflection on the power of empathy in education and the importance of seeing each child as an individual before focusing on performance or outcomes... more |
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STUDENT VOICE
Empathy to Impact Podcast By Scott Jamieson
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How might we empower students to take the lead on sustainability initiatives within our school community... more |
Peace You Have My Word By Uma Soleyman
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In this student poem, one small daisy sparks hope, courage, and change, reminding us that peace always starts small... more |
Empathy to Impact Podcast By Scott Jamieson
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Meet Maria Bella, a student turned author using her voice to fight child trafficking and inspire greater student agency in learning... more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Dr. Kathryn Handy
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Empowering middle leaders as instructional leaders increases teacher investment and leads to more consistent implementation of school priorities... more |
By Dr. Kathryn Handy
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Formal teacher leader training is valuable, but the most powerful development happens through regular, intentional Principal and middle leader interactions… more |
By Sandra Sheppard
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When advancement teams embed themselves in school life, they amplify teacher voices, empower students, and strengthen authentic community connections… more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Cora Yang and Dalton Flanagan
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This new reality calls on us to shift from being the sole source of knowledge to being the guides who help students master the learning process itself… more |
By Bill Tolley
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Ethical, purposeful AI integration empowers students as decision-makers, cultivating agency and critical thinking through inquiry-driven learning… more |
By Kelly Mekdeci
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Explore key questions and practical frameworks to help school leaders guide ethical, collaborative faculty decisions on using Generative AI... more |
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LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING
By Anthi Patrikios and Jemo Ergen
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How one school in Kenya engaged parents to strengthen their safeguarding work by focusing on emotional wellbeing and safety through relational practice... more |
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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International educators often face unseen loneliness abroad; by fostering belonging and intentional connection, schools can help teachers feel seen and supported... more |
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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Appreciation matters more than titles, positivity builds communities, and the resilience you grow becomes your greatest accomplishment... more |
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