by Sam Gipson “Are you sure you want to shave?” Just shy of two years ago, I was preparing for my first principalship interview. At barely 33 years young I was sure I was not ready. I had thrown my hat in the ring just for the experience, as my aspiration was (and still is) […]
Age is a Number – It’s What You Do With The Years Counts Read More »
by Matt Carr In May this year, middle-aged boy band Take That took the ‘difficult decision’ to switch venues for their This Life tour after the original venue, Manchester’s brand-new Co-Op Live Arena, was beset by technical issues and postponed its opening date. This caused minor upset amongst Take That’s ageing fan base, with some
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by Luis Matte Diaz A reflection by Luis Matte Diaz, New Educational Consultancy, Crossover Education leader. One arm is for social media, another for sales, another for the website, another for engaging with your audience, and the next is to try to hold everything together. If you still have one extra arm, you can use
by Thomas Hitchings International schools in increasingly competitive markets are now vying for a more diverse pool of potential parents. Parallel to the fluctuating market conditions, we are also encountering parents who receive their news from a wide array of perspectives and platforms. This piece is not meant to tell leaders what they already know;
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by Jean-Luc Aupoix In the Beginning Starting up an international school is much more than assembling elements together – elements that are important and crucial in building a good school and meeting the Founding Board’s vision. Above all, this is a personal and collective journey that unites people with a common and shared goal. Embarking on
International Start-Ups: The Second Year Comes After the First! Read More »
by Tim Allen Creating effective exit interview questions is crucial for school administrators seeking to enhance their hiring and retention strategies. Exit interviews offer a unique opportunity to gather honest feedback from departing staff, uncovering insights that can drive meaningful improvements. Here are key strategies and example questions to consider when designing exit interviews for
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by Faiz, Ye Chong Muhammad Wee In our increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, particularly in the educational environments of international schools. As institutions that cater to diverse student bodies and embrace global connectivity, international schools are uniquely positioned, and challenged, to safeguard their digital landscapes. In this article, we explore
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by Steven Miles My work, at times, can be all-consuming. This, I suspect, is an experience and a perception shared by all senior leaders in schools everywhere, not to mention also by teachers and most other educational professionals. Indeed, during particularly busy periods – such as those end-of-term weeks when there can be something happening
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by Michael Taylor It can be a circuitous journey into leadership but that’s half the fun… Quite often aspiring leaders will ask What do I need to do to get this leadership position? It’s terribly cliched but responding that it is all about the journey, not necessarily the destination, is one of life’s truisms. Developing
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by Tilly Erguder Is the key to better academic success and student well-being outside the classroom? Throughout my journey as a teacher and an administrator, I have had the opportunity to experience and observe various approaches toward student success and well-being. Some schools embrace exam-oriented practices, and some pursue a more holistic approach toward student
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