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5 June 2024

Two Ways To Reflect on Your Year as an Instructional Coach

By Kim Cofino

As we wrap up this academic year and transition into school holidays, now is the perfect time to reflect and set intentions for the next academic year… more

Touch in International Primary Schools: A Practical Approach With a Cultural Lens

By Dallin Bywater

With the welfare and body autonomy of children as guiding points, schools need to develop a healthy and culturally sensitive culture around touch… more

What Are Trust-Based Observations and Why Do We Need Them?

By Craig Randall

A case for transforming the teacher evaluation process… more

THE VOICE OF TIE

Unpacking the Complexity of a Simple Question, Where Are You From?

By Shwetangna Chakrabarty

One country, one passport cannot define who we are. Explore a deeper understanding of the implications of an often asked question… more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Reframe Complaints as Requests

By Ligia Diniz

To improve relationships and morale, instead of looking at somebody and assuming they were complaining, transform the complaints into requests… more

Shaping the Future of Education With AI

By Jessica Schultz

How one school is using effective strategies to support educators in incorporating AI into their classrooms to enhance learning and creativity… more

Stepping From a Classroom Teacher to a School Teacher

By Gavin Kinch

Wherever you are in your career, take time to reflect and consider whether this is a season to consolidate your current position or to take the next step… more

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Connect to People From All Over the World

By Kindall Tyson

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

VIDEOS FOR CHANGE

We Can Make a Change

By an international school student, Australia

We are in a time where we all need to stand together, united, to fight against climate change… more

Additional Tools for Integrating Technology in Instruction, Preparation, and Evaluation

By Amanda Bird and Samuel Landete

Exploring strategies that can help educators and students effectively implement technology aligned with learning objectives… more

Peeling Back the Layers of Teacher Appreciation

By Matthew Piercy

Are educators really appreciated? Tomorrow, May 10, marks the end of Teacher Appreciation Week. In the early years, appreciation can be quite pervasive, little ones sharing handwritten notes with big hearts and occasionally there is the parent who shares a thank you note... more

Mentor Is a Gift Word

By Daniel Kerr

So late last week I was given the gift of reconnecting with one of the most important mentors that I have had in my life, and as much as it was just a brief encounter, it left me smiling from ear to ear. It reminded me of a great conversation that I had as a guest on a podcast a while back, where we talked in one section about how the word Mentor... more

Global Book Recommendations: Books That Celebrate Wildlife in the City

By Margriet Ruurs

Wildlife in the city… From trees turning colour, to growing gardens and zoos, there is much of nature to be found in cities. These books celebrate the magic of growing your own vegetables, watching nature in an urban environment and, as a bonus, the magic of reading... more