Abracadabra Early on in my career I sat in a school meeting. Midway through the meeting the Head of School called a short five minute break. Everyone but myself, the Head of School, and another male colleague remained at the table. …

The field of education is swiftly evolving, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and changing job market needs (Khanna, 2019). Educators must stay updated on these transformative trends to foster effective and engaging student learning environments. So, what are the critical trends for the next five years? Trend 1: Personalized Learning…

As the education landscape evolves, so must our methods to identify and hire the best educators for our schools. I may get heat for this, but one area I believe is long overdue for reconsideration is using references to indicate a candidate's suitability for international teaching positions. While references have…

Recent shifts in the education industry, including a surge in the number of international schools, a growing presence of IB-accredited institutions, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have resulted in an increased frequency of teachers moving between schools in search of the right fit. According to ISC Research data…

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, educators face the challenge of preparing students for academic success and well-being. Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks must be robust to address this need. Here, I explore the significance of SEL and its three key areas — Digital Citizenship, Comprehensive Sexuality, and Positive Education —…

If I were to ask you what determines your self-worth: your family, your appearance, your happiness, your health, your friendships, I bet that ‘school grades’ would factor pretty low on your scale. However, a study found that college students often base their self-worth on academic grades, which can have detrimental…

Graduates face numerous challenges stemming from environmental damage caused by previous generations. In response to the ecological crisis, education must reconsider our interdependence with the natural world and foster a sense of collective responsibility. Curriculum redesign is needed for connection to the environment from the onset of learning. Outdoor education…

I am not a Luddite. Let’s make that clear. Years ago, as a Digital Learning Coach, I advocated for social media to be used in classrooms as early as kindergarten. On a Twitter how-to website, I wrote, The ubiquity of social media is a new phenomenon, and there is no…

One thing is indisputably clear — kids learn from media, and the fact that they now have 24/7 access to screens nearly anywhere and everywhere means they’re learning more than ever. So “what” they’re watching — content — matters. Diana Graber In 1975 my mom was a busy single mom…