Fueling Lasting Change | TIE Newsletter 26 March 2025 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

26 March 2025

THE COMPLEXITIES OF HEAD OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

By Angela Romney

Reflecting on managing workload, balancing work and personal life, and considering work-life integration for wellbeing... more

The Positive Side of Leadership Transience

By Ben McMaine

Results from a study of international school leaders from two international schools in Africa show surprising benefits to educator transience... more

Fueling Lasting Change: Her Power, Her Legacy

By Vickie Swann

A celebration of impact and action at AMISA’s inaugural International Women’s Day event… more

Leading Like a Conductor: The Art of Teacher Leadership and Trust

By Rachel Cannon

This is not just a reflection—it’s an invitation for teacher leaders to embrace their role with intention, knowing that their influence extends further... more

Embracing the Gamer's Brain for Optimal Students' Learning

By Edlynne Venkataya

Three brain elements—emotions, attention, and growth mindset—impact gamers' brains, supporting brain-based learning to engage and optimize students... more

International Schools Unite for #MyFreedomDay 2025

By International School Students

International schools have helped amplify the message of freedom, demonstrating the power of students coming together to make a real difference... more

The Benefit of Think-Pair-Share in International Classrooms

By Steve Whyley

Think-Pair-Share boosts confidence, collaboration, and deeper thinking, making learning inclusive for all in international classrooms... more

Embrace Simplicity and Clear Communication

By John Stringer

John shares his experience simplifying an AI policy at school, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and simplicity... more

Leading in an Uncertain World

By Sheena Nabholz

Building resilient school communities requires trust, empathy, and a strong connection to core values—especially during times of uncertainty… more

WHERE'S YOUR HEAD AT PODCAST

Navigating International Education: Insights from Adelaide to Ulaanbaatar

By Richard Henry, James Dalziel, and James MacDonald

In this episode, Deidre Fischer discusses her critical challenges and opportunities in modern education... more

Shifting Currents: Reflections of Change in School Cultures

By Kenya Washington

The constant is change. This is certain. If we can reflect on that truth — both broadly and within our roles in education — we may find ourselves connecting this "truth" to feelings of angst, expectation, disappointment, or even opportunity... more

Looseness

By Paul Magnuson

Class after lunch, there’s lots of energy. Plus these folks are seniors, they have a certain swagger and assurance that comes with being in your final semester of high school. John finds me a seat next to a workbench, shoving chisels and tools and papers and a computer far enough out of the way to give me a little space. I take a seat on a worn stool. The plastic cushion is slippery and I have to push a bit with my feet to keep from sliding off... more

Blue Skies Leadership Podcast – Episode #8

By Dan Kerr

Is "Unprecedented" the New Normal in Education? In Episode 8 of the Blue Skies Leadership Podcast, we delve into the future of international education with Angela Meikle, EdD, Head of IB World Schools at the International Baccalaureate. We explore how the IB is evolving to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world and what that means for school leaders... more