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The International Educator

Tuesday, 23 April 2024


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. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your international education journey, join us as we explore this exciting world together.
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 Kiros, student
Peace is not simply tolerating other people and their cultures. I believe that peace is entirely a result of unity. Unity is simply oneness or wholeness… ..more
By Joachim (Kim) Ekstrom
Your story is more than just a list of achievements. It encompasses the experiences, challenges, insights, and personal growth that accompany each activity... ..more
By Dr. Samantha Olson-Wyman, Dr. Kristen Moreland, and Jordan Benedict
We are asking instructional coaches and leaders who support instructional coaching to share their insights and experiences in this survey… ..more
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
By Michael Neumann and Kimberly Wong
Looking back on the growth we've experienced, the challenges we've faced, and the insights we've gained during our journey… ..more
By Juan Jacobs Sheblak
A more critical examination and adaptation of the methods are necessary to ensure that DEIJ efforts are both inclusive and impactful... ..more
By Estelle Hughes
In keeping each other accountable, let us not lose sight of our diversity of understandings and practices in DEIJ… ..more
THE VOICE OF TIE
International Teacher Podcast
By Matthew Judd, Kent Arimura, Jacqueline P. Mallais, and Greg Lemoine
In this episode, Stacy Stephens talks about her work with TIE… ..more
THE VOICE OF TIE
Our mission is to provide a space for content created by international school practitioners who are participating in respectful, solutions-oriented conversations aimed at the advancement of education for all our students.  ..more
Exploring Secondary Pathways
By Shwetangna Chakrabarty
International schools are now recognizing the need to pivot from a one size fits all model to creating programs that serve a variety of learners and interests... ..more
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Shwetangna Chakrabarty
Characterized by a flourishing demand for international schools, the educational landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation… ..more
By Eloïse Engel, Caitlin Harrison, and Hannah Woodhead
To encourage others to pursue their dreams, three educators share the lessons they learned along their collaborative journey… ..more
The GlobalEd Podcast
By Gavin Kinch
“What would you do if you were Principal of a school in Kyiv when Russia invaded?” Gavin talks with the former Director of Pechersk School International… ..more
PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Jaya Ramchandani and Cary Reid
This vision for education is both a challenge and a promise... ..more
By Corey Topf
Instead of individually shouldering the burdens of designing student-centered learning experiences, we want to design a collaborative, innovative diploma… ..more
By John RC Potter
The world of teaching, leading, and counseling has become more complex and more challenging… ..more
THE PRINCIPALS' TRAINING CENTER
By Dina Sonbol
In this Pearl, Dina she shares how difficult conversations are better discussed when the brain is not in panic mode... ..more
By Eryn Sherman
Join us as we delve into the stories of these inspiring educators and gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of education across borders. ..more
By Kathryn Rymarz
In this Pearl, Kathryn shares a personal experience where she discovered that there are lots of good things to learn from making mistakes… ..more
STUDENT VOICE
Videos for Change
By an international school student, USA
I wanted to shed light on two major events of 2020: the Covid pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement… ..more
Peace You Have My Word
By Rama, Grade 12 student
Discrimination and bias everywhere. If it’s not race, it’s gender, or nationality, or religion, or wealth, or physical and mental ability… ..more
By Azzah Abrar Dar, Grade 9
A Grade 9 student shares a poem about damaging the earth… ..more
LEADERSHIP
By Kim Cofino
Coaching conversations are about holding space for your coaching partner to reflect and recognize their own capacity… ..more
By Rachel Hovington
In this episode, Tim Kelley, International School of Stuttgart, discusses international school leadership and building schools for the future… ..more
By Kim Cofino
The skills and habits you develop in your instructional coaching role will serve you well in any future position, including formal leadership roles... ..more
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Duncan Crawford
Exploring the implications that thinking and learning machines pose for students, teachers, and society as a whole with Khan Academy founder, Sal Khan… ..more
By Nigel Winnard
Schools and parents need to get on the same page when it comes to teaching about ethics and moral choices, as well as supervision, around online access… ..more
By Peter Merrick
We can reframe the challenge by simply removing the ethical question from the equation… ..more
LIFESTYLE
By Luz Stella Martinez
Prioritizing one’s wellbeing is not only an act of self-care and compassion but a demonstration of courage… ..more
By Tim Logan
In this episode, Matthew Savage, former Principal of an award-winning international school, discusses helping schools use data wisely and well… ..more
By Dr. Niki Melanidou
Metacognition empowers these students to better understand their own learning processes, strengths, and areas where they might need additional support… ..more
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