07-Dec-22
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Applicants want to know how far their salary will go and how much they can save. Schools can easily provide high-quality, high-utility information… ..more |
23-Nov-22
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Inclusion in your hiring practices can only yield buy-in, stronger morale, and shared accountability in how a new member is supported once hired… ..more |
23-Nov-22
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The difference between stagnant, complacent teachers and transformative, rapidly growing teachers comes down to promoting a positive growth environment… ..more |
07-Dec-22
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For reasons that are complicated, we are uncomfortable with leveraging the opportunity that a once in a generation global catastrophe has gifted us... ..more |
23-Nov-22
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In some schools coaching is a huge success, and in others it fizzles out and fails in just a few years. What makes the difference… ..more |
23-Nov-22
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Leading from the mission is leading with purpose and alignment. It harmonizes all components of the school mission… ..more |
23-Nov-22
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Schools must create a safe environment where teachers’ evaluations are individualized, differentiated, and human... ..more |
23-Nov-22
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At its core, education should be dynamic, progressive, and at the forefront of today’s changing landscape. School athletic programs should be no exception… ..more |
09-Nov-22
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Understanding the implications of EAL fees on students, teachers, classrooms, and overall equity helps us move toward improving this system… ..more |
09-Nov-22
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Without a deeper understanding of how to use Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) data-generated reports, meetings often fail… ..more |
09-Nov-22
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Recommendations for administrators for increasing the effectiveness and accountability of the learning team in schools… ..more |
26-Oct-22
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Recognizing, owning, and being able to articulate your leadership skills are important first steps in taking action.. ..more |
09-Nov-22
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Keeping education going must remain the top priority, whatever the situation… ..more |
26-Oct-22
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At the end of the day, all the mission statements, logos, and quotations in the world will not be as important as the concrete actions that are taken… ..more |
26-Oct-22
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This guide to November and December will focus on the most important purpose of a counselor’s job, guiding students to the right university… ..more |
12-Oct-22
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Daring women leaders from around the globe gathered to celebrate strengths and reimagine a leadership landscape that values and supports female attributes… ..more |
26-Oct-22
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The question of “what can we take away” has been a priority for school leaders since (at least) the Industrial Age... ..more |
12-Oct-22
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The PTC approach of intense, focused in-person learning, and relaxed, job-embedded virtual learning continues to elevate international education... ..more |
12-Oct-22
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International school board members and school heads gather in person for fresh new approaches to international school governance... ..more |
28-Sep-22
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If a potential hire were to ask the faculty about the culture and morale of our school would their reply hinder or support the hiring efforts and processes… ..more |
12-Oct-22
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Our induction program aims to foster friendships and a support network among the new staff cohort… ..more |
28-Sep-22
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It is critical that leaders in education embrace an innovator’s mindset, not for the sake of change, but in order to contribute to the global movement… ..more |
14-Sep-22
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A middle school principal shares the tiring process of an international school job search and offers strategies for schools and leaders in the recruitment process… ..more |
14-Sep-22
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To continue on the journey of growing (up) and becoming an even more effective professional requires another skill set… ..more |
17-Aug-22
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An experienced international leader shares his insights and knowledge to inspire new and seasoned leaders... ..more |
12-Oct-22
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It is as much the challenges we overcome as a community as the opportunities we are given that bring us together as a team… ..more |
17-Aug-22
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Dr. Helen Kelly shares learnings from her research, work, and workshops on wellbeing... ..more |
13-Jul-22
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Taking responsibility for our communications is an inside job related to reliability and a strong awareness around contributing positively to your team… ..more |
13-Jul-22
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We owe it to our communities to face the challenges we encounter with clarity, candor, and “the buoyancy of hope” … ..more |
23-Nov-22
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Never assuming applies to our own experiences, interactions, and exchanges with our students, parents, and teachers… ..more |
22-Jun-22
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The Global Leadership Stories series showcases real case studies from the new publication International Education Leadership: Stories From Around the Globe.... ..more |
08-Jun-22
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Develop your vision, practice and hone it in experience, and most importantly, wield it for the betterment of your community... ..more |
08-Jun-22
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10 frequently mentioned themes for the most essential skills for emerging leaders today represent a well-rounded and likely non-traditional leader... ..more |
08-Jun-22
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A leader’s most important responsibility is to develop leaders... ..more |
25-May-22
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Strategic policy development is a critically important but often overlooked responsibility of international school boards... ..more |
25-May-22
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Suspending certainty asks us to remain open to multiple possibilities and multiple points of view, to not rush to judgment... ..more |
25-May-22
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Practical ways to be S.U.R.E. you take the necessary steps to find your north star within an organization while staying true to self... ..more |
11-May-22
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Amidst the complex, ever-changing landscape they navigate daily, principals and curriculum leaders have been reaching out to each other in a big way... ..more |
11-May-22
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At the Principals’ Training Center (PTC), a group of school leaders from around the world created a “Must Read” list, sharing some of their favorite books on leadership and learning... ..more |
11-May-22
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Strong trust is fundamental for any organization to be successful. Without it, little is possible - with it, remarkable things are within reach... ..more |
27-Apr-22
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I don’t know about you, but I never did good work because someone was “supervising” me. We do good work for its own sake, or perhaps even more significantly, for the sake of the learners. ..more |
27-Apr-22
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A high-functioning Search Committee is key to running a successful leadership search. Use these best practices to help ensure the best outcome for your school community. ..more |
13-Apr-22
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Keep learning, keep being open to opportunities, and keep supporting others. Although I still have so much more to learn and grow from within leadership - there are a few things I wish I could tell my younger self. ..more |
13-Apr-22
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The induction of teachers and staff to a new school in a new country is a vital part of the success for the teacher, their families, the school, and its students. ..more |
27-Apr-22
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A genuine sense of care for your students’ wellbeing, as an educator, and for the members of your community, as a leader, is needed for mindfulness initiatives in schools to work. ..more |
13-Apr-22
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We often feel pressure to have a Strategic Plan in place “yesterday.” Building one today could be a mistake. ..more |
30-Mar-22
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You’ve made it to the semi-finalist interview stage. Use these three tables to organize and focus on the “presentation” aspect of interviewing. ..more |
13-Apr-22
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In this Pearl, Philip reminds us of the Maya Angelou quote, “People will forget what you said, and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ..more |
16-Mar-22
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This provocation to expand what is possible for the future of school is a curated collection of resources organized to provide fodder for a very different conversation about change. ..more |
16-Mar-22
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As leaders we have the challenge of managing time and priorities to find space for personal wellbeing and also the responsibility to model strategies for wellbeing for others. ..more |
02-Mar-22
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Whether they are in the world, international school principals share some very similar challenges and issues. Find out what topics are being discussed most right now... ..more |
02-Mar-22
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In this Pearl, Jill talks about applying the knowledge and skills you gain from professional learning opportunities like the Principals' Training Center. ..more |
27-Apr-22
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What was the experience of school now that faces were back on show? And what were some of the most important lessons that our students had learned throughout the pandemic? ..more |
11-May-22
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70 successful women share strategies that help busy leaders manage the demands, needs, and priorities of a school or division... ..more |
13-Apr-22
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Our ability to collaborate and our willingness to engage respectfully with one another matters for the health of the school and the collective well-being of all within it. ..more |
13-Apr-22
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Balancing competing priorities can become overwhelming if you don’t have a strategy to deal with them. 70 women in leadership roles share insights. ..more |
02-Mar-22
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I was not sure how to navigate a career as an educator and most importantly as a person... so a “Soundtrack of Advice” has been created to share guidance and encouragement. ..more |
02-Mar-22
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Conrad outlines some of the issues facing students at the end of high school. Join a discussion with 17-year-old students Meghana and Laeticia. ..more |
02-Mar-22
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As a school leader, that phrase, “We need to educate our parents” always jarred with me. So, when it comes to parents, and learning, some new perspectives... ..more |
16-Feb-22
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Finding a space of wellbeing in a busy leadership role is no easy feat. After living through two years of almost constant crisis, it almost seems an unfair expectation to have. ..more |
16-Feb-22
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Whether you are a new head or a veteran, it can be daunting to anticipate what sort of questions you’ll be asked. These two actions steps can help guide your preparations. ..more |
16-Feb-22
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This executive summary on practices to sustain teacher morale is an easy to implement toolbox for school leaders looking to improve their school’s morale. ..more |
02-Feb-22
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Our ability to collaborate and our willingness to engage respectfully with one another matters for the health of the school and the collective well-being of all within it. ..more |
02-Feb-22
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In this episode, Liz Free and Viki Stiebert share their journey as international school educators and school directors ..more |
02-Feb-22
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Raise Her Up and Sidecar Counsel are partnering to sponsor two women leaders at the Sidecar Summit in July 2022. ..more |
19-Jan-22
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A common challenge voiced by new teacher leaders is navigating the transition from team member to team leader. Teacher leaders share which factors contributed to their current leadership success. ..more |
19-Jan-22
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The secret to feeling confident and capable in a confrontation is both understanding the process and practicing your actions until there are very few surprises left. ..more |
19-Jan-22
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In this new series, school leaders write an intimate and personal letter sharing the advice they would give to their younger selves for others to read and learn from their experiences. ..more |
19-Jan-22
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More often than not, as a job seeker your résumé precedes you. It is the first impression a potential school has of you – and is usually a quick one. ..more |
14-Sep-22
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Leaders need to challenge the systems and structures that hold them back from offering students authentic learning experiences… ..more |