SCHOOLS IN TURKEY SEEK RESOURCES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY As an organization working with schools, educators, and students, we at Mind Academy and PTC Turkey are planning training sessions and activities to raise the consciousness level of the students, educators, parents, and younger children to help deal with this trauma and find ways to build resilience ... Recognizing that those directly and indirectly affected need different approaches, we are also planning to provide psychological support from our professional team members who are experts in their fields. READ MORE
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TOP STORIES
By Chiara Böcker (Grade 12), Sneha Choubey (Grade 9), Anea Boye Eldor (Grade 12), Ivy Fang (Grade 12), Rachel Fields (Grade 12), and Oyinlola Osinoiki (Grade12)
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Students push for systemic change… ..more |
Dr. Jaime Brianna Pustis
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Developing and engaging student voice in schools is an incredible opportunity for students to drive the change they need in a rapidly evolving world… ..more |
By Amanda Long
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How can educators, parents, and caregivers be more proactive in identifying warning signs and providing initial support for youth mental health… ..more |
By David Rojas, Grade 10
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In this series, students share poems that explore their experiences as multi-locals whose many moves have imprinted on their identities… ..more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
By Ryan Persaud
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The first in a six-part series providing a step-by-step guide that can be employed by schools to frame their work… ..more |
By Dominique Dalais
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Ideas and thoughts that might help educators of color as they navigate recruitment season in the international school system… ..more |
By John Frame
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Education already has enough of its own jargon with which teachers need to grapple without corporate language infiltration adding more complications… ..more |
By Juan Jacobs Sheblak
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More work is necessary for our students to feel that every child matters… ..more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Nikita Vasyliev
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Let’s choose to be the agents of change that our beautiful world so badly needs. Join the movement of HOPE and take action in support of peace and kindness… ..more |
By Rose Marie Dzugan and Christopher Corby
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Now more than ever, our children need help processing emotions, building relationships, and connecting with others in meaningful exchanges... ..more |
By Lesley Tait
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A simple idea that has had a sincere impact on creating a sense of belonging… ..more |
By Veronica McDaniel
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An invitation to join a global, student-led day of action to raise awareness and take action against human trafficking… ..more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Michael Griffin
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A teacher’s approach to cultivating a healthy student mindset regarding the quality and quantity of effort for learning is crucial… ..more |
By ASD Communications
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Food is one of the most important sustainability issues of our time. Watch and learn about an educational program focused on global food issues… ..more |
By Shwetangna Chakrabarty
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Data management and a whole school college counseling program are two key components to being an effective college counselor… ..more |
By Dr. Megel R. Barker
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School leaders are compelled to reflect on future-facing strategies to embrace AI in their schools and provide a sustainable platform to reap the benefits… ..more |
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By Angela Langlands
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In her Pearl, Angela encourages educators to “be the Pied Piper of the inclusivity you want to see at your school” through five simple steps… ..more |
By Eda Go
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In this Pearl, Eda encourages us to ask clarifying questions before assuming intent and inspire growth instead of reflecting on defeats… ..more |
By Nicholas Kolentse
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As we move ahead, we have the opportunity to create a new normal that best serves the interests and needs of our… ..more |
By Dan Chaney
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In this Pearl, Dan discusses the power of voice and advocates for the role of the school counselor… ..more |
By Ryan Persaud
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In this Pearl, Ryan encourages educators “not to be performative in your DEIJ work but to be authentic, strategic, and purposeful.”... ..more |
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STUDENT VOICE
Empathy to Impact Podcast By Scott Jamieson and Sophia, Grade 10
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A student shares how she has an impact on her community through a personal project teaching wellness to underprivileged children in her area… ..more |
By Ahaan Chakrabarty, Year 12
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A student's experience learning through journalism... ..more |
The Unheard Podcast By Charlotte Bolina, Grade 9
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In this episode, we’re walked through the life of Whitney Little, a teacher who left her hometown to live new experiences and regretted nothing... ..more |
By Irina Luzanova and Noah Beaumont
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Rocks are painted to inform and advertise, to provoke thought, to beautify, and simply because it’s fun… ..more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Bambi Betts
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In our role as leaders, what do we do to address the five core questions at the heart of the daily endeavors in a school... ..more |
By Dr. Jitka Stiles and Langa Ndiweni
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What factors affect the accuracy of enrollment data and how can we improve precision… ..more |
By Kim Cofino
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Four ways you can consider using your current experience as a bridge into formal leadership… ..more |
By Dr. Helen Kelly
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Around half of international school leaders say that work-related stress affects their ability to do their job well… ..more |
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LIFESTYLE
By Natasha Winnard
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Strategies to support international educators whose children go overseas to university. What can you do to help them create good habits and routines… ..more |
By Natasha Winnard
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Strategies to support international educators whose children go overseas to university… ..more |
By Conrad Hughes
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What strikes me is less the fact that just about everybody is on their phones and more what they are doing on their phones... ..more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS
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Jan Stipek
Regent International SchoolHead of school
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Julie Strait
Ayeyarwaddy International SchoolElementary and Middle School PE
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