Principal's Blog
by Martina Meneghtti What keeps a school leader up at night? If teachers’ wellbeing is not at least in the top 5 answers, there may be a problem. Research suggests that stressful working environments...
Here is a photo of a trampoline in the 1980s when I was growing up: Here is a photo of a trampoline today: Back in my day, we learnt to bounce in the middle of the trampoline, as falling off hurt...
by Dr. Howard Stribbell When I attended the #LYIS26, conference in Hanoi, I expected strong sessions, thoughtful dialogue, and practical takeaways. What I did not expect was how quickly I would notice...
by Karolina Bloom “Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is creating a new space, a better space for everyone.” – George Dei Inclusion is frequently described as a...
by Simon Lightman If sustainability really matters to schools, why does it so often slip down the priority list the moment accountability pressure rises? That question feels especially pressing right...
by Terri Pham A Bag, a Dream, and a One-Way Ticket Sixteen years ago, I boarded a plane with two duffel bags, a bachelor’s degree in education, a teaching credential, and a calling I did not yet...
by Dr Kelley Ridings Accreditation Isn’t a Badge; instead, a Battle Worth Fighting A school that dares to call itself high-quality should submit to a truly rigorous accreditation process that...
by Jomar Conde The Quiet Engine of an Educational Community Trust is the quiet engine of any healthy school community. Looking back on my time leading and serving ten head teachers, over a hundred...
by Robert Randall As a school principal, I am often asked why some families actively seek out a smaller school environment for their child. After more than 30 years in education, including senior...