Learning and Leading | TIE Newsletter 12 March 2025 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

12 March 2025

INTERNATIONAL-MINDEDNESS, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION SPOTLIGHT

By Aldaine Wynter and Lisa McNeill

Reflecting on Black History Month with powerful insights on diversity, inclusion, and fostering understanding in education... more

Measuring What Matters

By Lesley Tait

The Measuring What Matters project at Lincoln Community School tracks student understanding of learning, leadership, and connection to assess mission impact... more

Cultivating Students' Self-Advocacy Skills

By Megan Vosk

Exploring self-advocacy's role in fostering agency, independence, and self-determination, with tips for teaching students to confidently express their needs… more

Five Important Lessons I Learned as a First-Time Middle Leader

By Sara Refai

As I reflect on my journey in middle leadership so far, I’ve identified five key lessons that have stood out and will remain in my toolbox.. more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Authentic Leadership

By Ira Ghosh

Effective leadership is not defined by age, but by confidence, inclusivity, and the ability to empower those around you… more

A Turning Point

By Hanna Munsiff, Grade 12 student

A student’s reflection on her experience of moving to a new country, capturing the emotional challenges of losing one life while gradually adapting to a new world… more

The TCK Journey: A Parent and Educator's Perspective

By Gera Klijnsma and Natasha Winnard

An international educator and TCK parent shares insights on raising and supporting globally mobile children in dynamic, changing environments... more

Outdoor Learning

By Danielle Nichols, Emi Hisamatsu, and Gayatri Bhavaraju

Aoba Japan International School shares how incorporating elements of outdoor learning enhances student motivation and makes interdisciplinary connections... more

Practical Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

By Dr. Bob Cantwell

The SISA Learning Support event brought educators together to discuss strategies for creating inclusive learning environments... more

Interested in Cooking and Gardening at Your School?

By LeeAnne Lavender

At the International School of Kenya (ISK), a unique program intertwines the love of cooking with a commitment to sustainability... more

Keeping the Lights On: Supporting Communities Through Sudden Departures

By Mona Stuart

How do stories of feeling erased have the best chance of becoming stories of wellbeing… more

A Plea for Clarity in Progressive Education Rhetoric

By Yujiro Fujiwara

Terms like agency, personalization, and 21st-century skills are frequently presented as progressive solutions, yet they often mask underlying issues in current learning models... more

Discussion Leader, Scribe, Equity Commentator, Tallier

By Paul Magnuson

Okay, so here is something really interesting. I’m sitting in the back of the room and the wall on my left is a 15 wide by 5 high grid of classic clipboards, each hanging from a nail. The bottom three rows have papers under their clamp, some sort of tracking for each individual student. Above the grid of clipboards are letters on individual pieces of paper that spell out O U R P R O G R E S S. ... more

Global Book Recommendations: Stories To Create Empathy and Understanding

By Margriet Ruurs

What is life like for other people in different places? How was life in different times? We can find facts online but the best way to create empathy and understanding is through books and good stories... more

Blue Sky Thinking for Measuring Learning

By Shwetangna Chakrabarty

In curriculum design, one consideration is to design with principles that facilitate authentic learning and assessment of skills and competencies. Traditional assessment models have emphasized knowledge acquisition, often measured through standardized tests. However, as the demands of a dynamic and diverse world evolve, there is a growing consensus that assessment should reflect broader competencies... more

Blue Skies Leadership Podcast – Episode #7

By Dan Kerr

What does a truly comprehensive school counseling program look like? In honor of International School Counselors Week, we’re thrilled to welcome Brooke Fezler, Co-founder and Director of the International School Counselor Association (ISCA), to the Blue Skies Leadership Podcast... more