New Opportunities for a New School Year | TIE Newsletter 17 July 2024

17 July 2024

THE VOICE OF TIE

Looking Back To Move Forward Into Our New School Year

A look back on some articles that share ideas, discussions, and resources to support creating an enriching and nurturing environment for all our students… more

LEVERAGING DATA TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Building a Data Culture

By Suzie Boss

Analytical reasoning and emotional intelligence have helped Oberoi International School create an environment where teachers and students can thrive and grow… more

Equitable and Growth-Focused Teacher Evaluations

By Aparna Sundaram and Lindsay Prendergast

To create an environment in which teachers feel inspired to grow and trusted to take risks, we propose the change begins with school leaders… more

How Much Money Are International Educators Saving?

By Andrew Hallam

Results from the first global financial survey for international educators… more

Connecting Businesses With Education for Real World Impact

By Shen Megalaa

Misk Schools recognize the importance of a strong internship program as part of a modern education for next generation leaders… more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Bring Your Authentic Selves to School

By Jacqueline Manuel

In this Pearl, Jacqueline says, “encourage people in your community to bring their authentic self to school without being judged..” more

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: STORIES FROM THE FIELD

Live the Culture

By Seamus Doran

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

Networking: A Professional Lifeline for Educators

By Luz Stella Martinez

In our interconnected world, the power of networking lies in its ability to create a vibrant, collaborative environment where educators thrive… more

Why Does Having a Sound Board Policy Manual Matter?

By Erin Gerba and Ann Marie Awori

A strong policy manual helps the school board hold the school in trust so that the school is in good standing for future generations of students… more

Cultivating Holistic Living for Work-Life Balance

By Thespina Rose

Cultivating a strong work-life balance requires concerted effort and support… more

Battles I Faced

By Rachel Joseph

A student poem inspired by challenges, fears, and a way to overcome… more

THE SENIA HAPPY HOUR PODCAST

A Tree for All: Conversation With a UDL Expert

By Lori Boll

In this episode, Dr. Loui Lord Nelson explores the core principals of Universal Design for Learning and offers advice for schools beginning their UDL journey… more

Global Book Recommendations: Books That Demonstrate the Joy of Reading

By Margriet Ruurs

Books can be so much fun to share with students! Here are some frolicking good romps through stories. Not only does reading aloud help speakers of any language to become familiar with covers, pages, rhythm, rhyme, and format of stories... more

The Difference Between a Debate and a Discussion

By Conrad Hughes

The concept of the debate is central to critical thinking and democracy. The etymology of the word is from the Latin battere, meaning to fight. The ancient Indian ritual of the Shastrartha, where religious ideas would be debated, or the Graeco-Roman tradition of debating ideas in the Agora... more