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 Itzel Madero Hernandez
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Technology can enrich play in early childhood, supporting inquiry, creativity, and meaningful expression... ..more |
By Alistair Goold
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Restorative practices move safeguarding beyond checklists, building safer schools through trust, belonging, and student voice... ..more |
By Tianshuai Jiang
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Through these experiences, curiosity grew into ownership. Students were learning in connection with their peers, their families, and the wider community… ..more |
By Dr. Jeremy Majeski
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What if small schools aren’t lacking but leading? Discover why their size is not a weakness but a strength, and what larger schools can learn from them... ..more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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 |
By Rachel Cannon
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In greetings and everyday connections, micro-moments weave belonging—making inclusion real, rooted, and sustainable across international school communities… ..more |
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THE VOICE OF TIE
By Stacy Stephens
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If you’ve been watching from the sidelines or feeling behind, now is the time to jump in. You still have time to get aligned, get visible, and get ready before Phase Three begins in November... ..more |
TIE Podcast By Stacy Stephens and Jeff Paulson
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What does it really mean to be a Head of School? In this episode, we welcome Jeff Paulson to pull back the curtain on one of the most complex and misunderstood roles in education... ..more |
By Stacy Stephens
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Recruitment is one of the most powerful levers we have to shape student outcomes, strengthen school culture, and ensure long-term sustainability... ..more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
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 |
By Will Warren
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Romerike International School offered coaching to support parents, not parenting—fostering wellbeing, reflection, and community through an impactful initiative... ..more |
By Rachel Caldwell
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AISB students led a mission redesign, empowered by trust, shaping a purpose-driven vision: “Think Fearlessly. Act with Kindness. Shape Tomorrow”... ..more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Anita Louise Churchville and Ceci Gomez-Galvez
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A research-based look at why we must shift from English-only to multilingual approaches, leveraging students' linguistic assets for sustainable success... ..more |
By Bree Kraft
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What looks like play is powerful literacy in action. Early exploration fuels language, identity, and joyful learning... ..more |
By Libby Sievert
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Breaking the subject hierarchy is key to a complete and meaningful education. It’s time to build a framework that honors all learning as essential… ..more |
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By Jinjie Shi
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Highlighting the paradox that while leaders are expected to support others' wellbeing, they frequently neglect their own... ..more |
By Andrew Hay
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Empowering teachers and leveraging collective wisdom can transform school initiatives and create a culture of shared ownership... ..more |
By Steve Petraglia
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In this Pearl, Steve shares a reminder that cuts through the noise of back-to-school planning: prioritize wellbeing, both yours and your students’... ..more |
By Brianne Sheets
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In this Pearl, Brianne shares how leaning into vulnerability, not perfection, is the key to authentic leadership... ..more |
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STUDENT VOICE
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 |
By Noriomi Cheung
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A personal exploration of the confusion of belonging to multiple cultures and the discomfort of never feeling fully connected to any one identity… ..more |
By Skye Thomson, Grade 12 student
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A student examines the hardships of facing social exclusion while also grappling with the need to define his place within diverse cultural spheres... ..more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Sasha Robins and Kim Cofino
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Learn how instructional coaches can embrace informal leadership to build trust, advocate for coaching, and lead meaningful schoolwide change... ..more |
By Diana Rosberg and Bridget McNamer
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A seasoned school leader discovers he's a Highly Sensitive Person, transforming his empathy and emotional insight into powerful, relationship-driven leadership... ..more |
Dr. Kristen Moreland, Dr. Samantha Olson-Wyman, and Jordan Benedict
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Explore how instructional coaching is evolving through focus group insights, key findings, and real-world educator experiences... ..more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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 |
By Karen Taylor
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Exploring the way AI may transform education if equity, ethics, and teacher training are used to enhance learning and human connection... ..more |
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LIFESTYLE
By Mushfiqua Zabeen
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Burnout after 50 isn’t collapse; it’s quiet compromise. Discover small fixes for balance, health, and sustainable energy abroad... ..more |
By Conny Brock
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It's important to occasionally return to the learner’s seat: to stumble, to stretch, to grow. Learning a student’s language is about fulfilling a universal need to make others feel seen and understood... ..more |
By Tammy Dang-Le
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Not having resilience and emotional regulation will leave our students unprepared for life’s setbacks, no matter how intelligent they may be... ..more |
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