Empowering Growth and Connection | TIE Newsletter 9 April 2025 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

9 April 2025

By Noah Kato, Grade 12 student

A student delves into his relationship with his grandmother, highlighting the inner conflict between his American and Japanese cultural identities… more

Bold Ways to Belong: From Margins to Mainstream in Early Years Inclusion

By Inna Poliansa

A presentation at the SENIA conference highlighted a successful culture of inclusion, supporting students through Flexible Learning spaces… more

Unlocking Success With Middle-Level Instructional Leaders

By Dr. Kathryn Handy

Middle-level leaders are crucial for instructional success in international schools, and could benefit from more support, training, and professional development... more

BLUE SKIES LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Unmasking Education: Bambi Betts on Harmful Practices and the Courage to Change

By Daniel Mendes and Dan Kerr

In this episode, Bambi Betts discusses the current state of international schools, the vision for their future, and the challenges educational leaders face... more

The International School Yangon: Earthquake Relief

The International School Yangon is collaborating with vetted partners to directly channel aid contributions to those most affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, providing essential relief and support during this critical time... more

IDI SPOTLIGHT

Women's History Month

Aldaine Wynter and Sophia, WIS student

A student at WIS reflects on Women's History Month, the contributions of women throughout history, and the value of turning passion into tangible change... more

Promoting Responsible Generative AI Use in Schools

By Megel Barker

AI in schools presents challenges in defining use and ensuring integrity. The AI Indicator provides clear guidelines for students and educators… more

Healing Through Storytelling: A Journey of Resilience

By LeeAnne Lavender

Storytelling techniques were used to promote healing and resilience after Khartoum American School relocated as a result of the civil war in Sudan… more

Service-Learning in Action: Leading with Compassion and Purpose

By Sandy Sheppard

ISY students led a health initiative through service learning, nurturing compassion, and collaboration to improve the lives of local children... more

Supporting Families Impacted by Changes in the Development Sector

By Indi Alford, Colleen Coady, Liv Gregor, Jessica Hajee, Michael Maldonado, Shelly Maldonado, and Dr. Deedre Werner

A comprehensive plan to support families and staff during uncertain times, focusing on communication, emotional support, and community-building... more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Make Time and Pay Attention to the Details

By Lorna Mallory

In this Pearl, Lorna shares that small, thoughtful gestures can transform good relationships into excellent ones... more

Future Fitness

By Conrad Hughes

As cycles of disruption to the economy, the environment as well as technological and political spheres are increasingly intense and rapid, developing those competences which will help us thrive in such a set of present and future circumstances has become particularly necessary... more

Global Book Recommendations: Books That Focus on the Importance of Friendship and Helping Each Other

By Margriet Ruurs

These new titles are not just great reads. They also focus on the importance of friendship and helping each other, making valuable tools for any classroom... more

A Crave New World

By Matthew Piercy

Last week, I made a conscious decision to break up with my phone. If you’re so inclined, you might consider doing the same. My attention had been gradually siphoned away by the countless interruptions—messages that seemed urgent and a nearly instinctive compulsion to check my phone... more

Getting Online, Safe and Engaged

By Paul Magnuson

Millie greets each student as they arrive in her virtual classroom for the first time. Farah checks in first, then Rodrigo. Rodrigo teaches in Shanghai but is on holiday in Manila. He shares that it is 10:00 p.m. It’s not so unusual for adult teachers in online classes to schedule themselves at unusual times. Their lives are busy with jobs and families... more