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
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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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by John Woodberry The Grey Rhino on the Horizon The international education sector is on the brink of a significant recruitment crisis. According to ISC Research, the demand for international school teachers is set to rise dramatically. By 2028, up to 158,400 additional teachers will be needed to meet the sector’s growth. This is set
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by Nicolas Belcher Context: The topic of this overarching article and the potential expansion of understanding the importance of partnerships in an International school context continues to enrich, concern, and delight with further introspection. This article is a very brief hook to provide those engaging in their first pathway to International leadership, those in the
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by Conan Magruder We live in a data-driven and complex educational landscape. There were windows behind the curtain for me before I moved into educational leadership when I learned just how small the treatment and control groups were in quantitative educational research. I saw that surveys and working effects in qualitative research might hold the