TIE PODCAST In the sixth episode in the Standards of Practice podcast series, Sue Easton, Director of Programs at the Principals' Training Center, discusses Standard 2: Model the skills and attitudes of a global citizen, including: cultural sensitivity, antiracism, positive attitude, empathy, and proactivity. Kevin Simpson, Founder of the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color, discusses the skills and attitudes required to nurture global citizenship in international schools. He shares key strategies that help teachers to be inclusive practitioners and bring this standard to life in classrooms. Reflecting on the urgency in the current context of international schools to implement this standard, he shares examples of schools who are leading by example. CHECK OUT THE SIXTH EPISODE
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TOP STORIES
By Doline Ndorimana and Scott Gillette
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In this conversation, we are reminded of the necessity of truly listening—not to just hear but to understand the varied voices that make up our communities... ..more |
By Louise Franklin
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Having tough conversations with those who have what you deem problematic beliefs is no easy feat and can be very bumpy along the way… ..more |
By Austin Farwell
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To foster a culture of collaboration, schools can implement a framework that prioritizes communication, shared goals, and interdisciplinary initiatives… ..more |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
By Alexandra Ritt Gustad
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Uplifting through mentorship and action is empowering and will lead to greater diversity and representation within school leadership… ..more |
By Mary Opalenik
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A reflection on two decades of international teaching experience and the importance of considering how to approach the issue of human rights and social justice… ..more |
By Constance Darshea Collins
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Collaborating globally is essential for driving systemic change in historically inequitable institutions… ..more |
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THE VOICE OF TIE
THE VOICE OF TIE By Stacy Stephens
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Schools should engage in Evidence-Based Recruiting because it provides more accurate and in-depth information on a candidate... ..more |
Exploring Secondary Pathways By Shwetangna Chakrabarty
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International schools are now recognizing the need to pivot from a one size fits all model to creating programs that serve a variety of learners and interests... ..more |
By Stacy Stephens
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Educators from all over the globe stepped out of their day to day focus and came together to discuss the progress of international education as a whole... ..more |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS
By Geoff Richman
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International school athletic coaches in Europe came together to learn and grow from one another… ..more |
By Sander van der Velden, Grade 11
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UNIS Hanoi’s staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime encouraged student advocacy and community collaboration… ..more |
By Sarah Reich and Dr. Alan Knobloch
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How the International School of Hamburg adopted a holistic approach to sustainable nutrition in school… ..more |
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PEDAGOGY & LEARNING
By Esther Yamada
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A reflection on the trial application of classroom observations focused on executive function skills explored during a professional learning circle… ..more |
By Nick DeForest
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Survey results are analyzed to understand the job of an international school coach and create discussion to help improve athletic programs… ..more |
By Saqib Rasib
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Bilingual language support can enhance academic success and contribute to the cultivation of essential leadership traits… ..more |
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By Cindy Beals
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In this Pearl, Cindy shares how the team at Percherk School International (Kyiv, Ukraine) handled the many crises they’ve faced over the past few years… ..more |
By Mathew Steuer and Constance Darshea Collins
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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 |
By Joe Cloutier
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In this Pearl, Joe encouragingly reminds us that “you can handle any crisis that happens at your school…” ..more |
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STUDENT VOICE
Videos for Change By an international school student, USA
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I wanted to shed light on two major events of 2020: the Covid pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement… ..more |
Peace You Have My Word By Rama, Grade 12 student
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Discrimination and bias everywhere. If it’s not race, it’s gender, or nationality, or religion, or wealth, or physical and mental ability… ..more |
By Azzah Abrar Dar, Grade 9
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A Grade 9 student shares a poem about damaging the earth… ..more |
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LEADERSHIP
By Rachel Hovington
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In this episode, Tim Kelley, International School of Stuttgart, discusses international school leadership and building schools for the future… ..more |
By Kim Cofino
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The skills and habits you develop in your instructional coaching role will serve you well in any future position, including formal leadership roles... ..more |
By Stacy Stephens
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I want to be a part of something that looks to the future of education, that strives to make a better and more impactful stance on the profession... ..more |
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
By Tricia Friedman
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What strategies might we adopt as educators to fortify our understanding and become beacons of guidance in our professional communities… ..more |
By Nigel Winnard
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Schools and parents need to get on the same page when it comes to teaching about ethics and moral choices, as well as supervision, around online access… ..more |
By Peter Merrick
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We can reframe the challenge by simply removing the ethical question from the equation… ..more |
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LIFESTYLE
By Tim Logan
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In this episode, Matthew Savage, former Principal of an award-winning international school, discusses helping schools use data wisely and well… ..more |
By Dr. Niki Melanidou
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Metacognition empowers these students to better understand their own learning processes, strengths, and areas where they might need additional support… ..more |
By Rae Merrigan
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A seventh-grade science project in the Peruvian Amazon allowed for the development of important social-emotional skills… ..more |
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