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 Regina Maniaci and Grade 5 students
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Grade 5 students at the American International School of Lagos embarked on a student-driven ceramics unit rooted in the Teaching for Artistic Behavior methodology... ..more |
By Megan Vosk and Shafali
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Embrace multilingualism with inclusive practices and practical strategies that empower learners, support teachers, and celebrate language diversity... ..more |
By Jennifer Abrams
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How can we suspend our certainty that we have the right answer and how can we continue to engage with the other person in a respectful manner... ..more |
By Ahmad Fadli
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Global education is about building bridges between cultures, between hearts, and between the kind of world we have and the kind of world we hope to create… ..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
Voice of TIE Podcast
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This episode offers a rich, behind-the-scenes look at how transformative learning environments are created, and why they matter now more than ever... ..more |
The Voice of TIE
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At TIE, we’re here to support you—not just with job postings and a job seeking platform, but with the tools, strategies, and frameworks to help you take meaningful next steps toward the professional future you want to create... ..more |
By Stacy Stephens
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Listen to hear how the International School of Kenya is using standards not as a mandate, but as a meaningful framework for growth… ..more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Adika Cremet and Neal Clark
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A showcase of how technology, sustainability, and ATL skills were aligned in the early years through a collaborative project at UNIS Hanoi... ..more |
A Portrait of Global Perspectives By Regina Maniaci and Grade 3 students
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Grade 3 students engaged in an interdisciplinary unit blending visual arts and environmental science... ..more |
By Nickie Hansen and Megan Vosk
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Empower students through solutionary thinking and SDG-focused learning, fostering agency, critical thinking, and sustainable action for global impact... ..more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Lyn Thompson Lemaire
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Help students navigate friendships, expectations, and hidden cultural norms while building understanding, resilience, and a sense of belonging in new environments... ..more |
By Rachida Dahman
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Students must be given space to grow beyond rigid systems, free to express their complexity, remain true to themselves, and challenge simplification... ..more |
By Gabriela Molina
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When students feel like they belong, everything else falls into place. One educator shares insights and strategies for supporting student wellbeing… ..more |
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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 |
By Nausheen Siddiqi
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In this Pearl, Nausheen shares two powerful analogies to define leadership, highlighting the importance of vision, empathy, and adaptability… ..more |
By Brendan McCabe
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In this Pearl, Brendan shares how collaboration was key to driving significant literacy gains at his school... ..more |
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STUDENT VOICE
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 |
By International School Students
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International schools have helped amplify the message of freedom, demonstrating the power of students coming together to make a real difference... ..more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Diana Rosberg and Bridget McNamer
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Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Mare transforms self-understanding into powerful, inclusive educational leadership in international schools... ..more |
By Nicholas Forde
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Lateral career moves can build valuable skills and experience for future senior leadership roles... ..more |
By Jordan Benedict
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Why do school initiatives fade? Implementation Science reveals how international schools can build systems that make educational change last... ..more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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 |
By Megel Barker
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AI in schools presents challenges in defining use and ensuring integrity. The AI Indicator provides clear guidelines for students and educators… ..more |
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LIFESTYLE
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 |
By Anika Browne-Jones
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For international educators, preparedness must go hand in hand with possibility... ..more |
By Viviane Imhof-Braun and Natasha Winnard
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The parent of three TCK students shares her insights on how schools and educators can support globally mobile kids… ..more |
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