by Belinda Williams It doesn’t always start with a dramatic outburst or an obvious violation. More often, workplace abuse begins with silence. The kind that settles in meeting rooms where no one speaks up. The kind that wraps around leadership decisions that don’t make sense but aren’t questioned. The kind that leaves a dedicated professional […]
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by Michael Iannini One of the most frequent and quietly corrosive challenges international school middle leaders face is the “That’s not my job” response from colleagues. It’s a moment that can stop progress in its tracks, especially in schools where collaboration, adaptability, and shared responsibility are essential to success. This challenge is often amplified in
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by Christopher Hoddinott My journey into educational leadership has been marked by continual growth, driven by a deep-rooted passion for education, an enduring commitment to student well-being, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of learning. From my early teaching days to my current role as Canadian International School Kunshan (CISK) and moving into
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by Jo Owen When I was asked to write a book on Smart Thinking, I was both excited and terrified. The terror came from a very simple question: “What is smart thinking?” If you had to write a book about Smart Thinking, what would you write about? “What is smart thinking?” joins a long list
by Raymond Lee As a deputy principal of an international school in Hong Kong, I have come to realise that the retention of teachers is as crucial as their recruitment. While we often focus on hiring and training new educators, we must also prioritise strategies that keep our talented teachers engaged and satisfied in their
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by Nishant Sharma In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has become more than just a social media slang often used by Millennials and Gen Z – it could be a driving force in the world of educational leadership and innovation. According to a report published in EdTech Magazine, 90% of principals believe technology is
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by Karen Shantz How many meetings do you attend weekly? Do you leave feeling energised? Or do you, as Milos Markovic put it, spend most meetings “daydreaming about your next vacation, your lunch menu, and maybe even the mysteries of the universe”? If you’re struggling to organise or chair meetings, I recommend reading his November 18
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by Dr Megel Barker A few days ago, I shared my reflections in The International Educator on the growing tension around generative AI in schools. That article, Promoting Responsible Generative AI Use in Schools, was born from real conversations in my school—conversations filled with frustration, uncertainty, and good intentions. Teachers flagged student work that felt too advanced. Parents defended
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by Nam Ngo Thanh The Role of Schools in Protecting Children The issues of child neglect and violence, including school bullying, are some of the most complicated problems of the modern world, and they endanger the lives of millions of children. As reported by UNICEF, approximately one out of every three children around the globe
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by Siobhan Brady There are some moments in life when you know you’re part of something special. You can feel the buzz. You can feel the shift. That is exactly what happened at the very first Leading Your International School conference, held at the brilliant Eton House, Foshan. And let me tell you – what
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