Academic Research

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Monday, 3 November 2025

Beyond English-Only
By Anita Louise Churchville and Ceci Gomez-Galvez
Oct 2025
A research-based look at why we must shift from English-only to multilingual approaches, leveraging students' linguistic assets for sustainable success...

When More is Never Enough, It’s Time to Think Differently
By Jon Nordmeyer and Dr. Virginia Rojas
Sep 2025
EAL is no longer enough. Discover why schools need to evolve EAL teachers into multilingual learning specialists to meet the needs of diverse learners...

Using Research to Transform Multilingual International School Communities

By Jon Nordmeyer and Esther Bettney Heidt
12-Feb-25

Over the past decade, a change in student populations in international schools has led to data-based solutions for supporting students and teachers... ..more

Ethical Framework for Teacher Use of Generative AI

By Kelly Mekdeci
16-Jul-25

Explore key questions and practical frameworks to help school leaders guide ethical, collaborative faculty decisions on using Generative AI... ..more

Better Together: Neurodiversity in International School Leadership

By Diana Rosberg and Bridget McNamer
23-Apr-25

A research driven look at how supporting neurodiverse leaders strengthens school communities, enriches leadership, and creates inclusive environments… ..more

Lessons From a Data Journey

By David Walker and Suzie Boss
21-May-25

A case study at ISL demonstrates how data-driven tools and collaboration enhance student understanding, teacher support, and school-wide impact… ..more

Nurturing Psychological Safety in Classrooms

By Donica Merhazion
26-Feb-25

Psychological safety, co-regulation, and routines create trust, reduce anxiety, and promote learning in supportive classrooms... ..more

Teaching is a Cultural Activity: Reflections on Pedagogy in International Schools

By Simon Probert
22-May-24

Culture and academic research overlap in developing pedagogy in international schools… ..more

Sharing Data with Parents

By Suzie Boss
11-Sep-24

This case study describes the strategies that have prepared Zurich International School to launch its innovative data platform for parents… ..more

Instructional Coaching: A Research Endeavor

By Dr. Samantha Olson-Wyman, Dr. Kristen Moreland, and Jordan Benedict
10-Apr-24

We are asking instructional coaches and leaders who support instructional coaching to share their insights and experiences in this survey… ..more

Building Collective Efficacy

By Suzie Boss and Ben Marsh
09-Oct-24

The International School of Myanmar responds to its Director’s call to “show me the data”… ..more

The Synergy of Coaching and Lifelong Learning

By Dr. Niki Melanidou
14-Aug-24

Lifelong learning serves as the cornerstone of adaptation and growth, enabling educators to stay relevant, innovative, and effective in their roles… ..more

Tes Survey: More Safeguarding Concerns as Confidence Grows

By Elliot Tohver-Kirby
14-Aug-24

A survey by Tes reveals educational respondents believe there’s a rise in safeguarding concerns; however, confidence in reporting by staff and pupils is up…. ..more

Schools Are in the Baby Business: Maybe No Longer a Growth Industry

By Robert Van de Eyken
05-Jun-24

Our enrollment numbers, like the sales of diapers and formula, are dependent on birth rates. Fewer babies this year will mean fewer pre-k students in a few years… ..more