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Leading Through Transition: Holding a Community Together in Times of Change

by Donnah Ciempka There are moments in every international school when the rhythm shifts—when classrooms empty, farewells are spoken, contracts conclude, and families quietly begin packing their lives into boxes. Transition is not a single event marked on a calendar; it is something lived, felt, and carried by an entire community. As school leaders, we […]

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Beyond the Brochure: How HR and Principals Can Partner on Teacher Wellbeing

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 and challenging working conditions affect teachers’ motivation, which in turn affects teaching quality. Conversely, teachers with high levels of wellbeing are

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The Courage to Lead Differently

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 policy, a framework, or a collection of strategies. Yet research and experience consistently demonstrate that none of these elements is effective in isolation. Policies

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Why Sustainability Cannot Stay on the Margins of School Leadership

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 now. Provisional reporting from the Met Office shows that 2025 was the warmest and sunniest year on record in the UK, while globally the past

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Why Accreditation Matters

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 validates the claim – no excuses.  After three decades in international schools, leading three and visiting thirteen more, I’ve seen how transformative accreditation can be when a school

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