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The Role of Leaders in Schools Supporting Sustainable Student Action

by Julia Campbell-Ratcliffe Empowering students to run their own projects, and serving their communities is a key element in (international) education. As leaders, we encourage our students to take ...

Redefining Leadership: A Year of Metacognitive Growth

by Aprajita Ralli As I reflect on my journey as Principal of Sreenidhi International School this past year and a half, I find myself deeply moved by how the concept of leadership has evolved within ...

The Role of HR

by Jing Li After seven years of work and study life in Leeds, UK, Jing Li started her career journey in international education by joining ULink Education in 2010. Jing has served in various ...

Things We Lost In The Flood? Wellbeing Priorities In A Post-Crisis Situation

by Gudrun Bjorg Ingimundardottir Gudrun is an international educator and school leader with experience in teaching and living on all continents except Antarctica (for now). She has degrees from ...

The Unsung Hero of School Leadership: The Power of Listening

by LYIS When we think about school leadership, the usual suspects come to mind: vision, discipline, innovation, and maybe even a touch of charisma, that special ‘x factor’ that you ...

The Intersection of Play and Safety: Lessons from Anji County

by Benjamin Derrick For children, the thrill of adventure hinges on one key ingredient: risk. It’s this instinct that drives them to explore and embrace excitement through play. Yet as parents and ...

Unlocking Opportunity by Developing People: How Great International School Leaders Do it

by André Double Context At the pinnacle of any leader’s career, is an ability to plan for succession – consistently developing leaders. It isn’t easy, for it requires a leader to develop ...

Leading an International School in Yangon: Rewards and Challenges

by Amy Lucas Introduction Leading a new international school in Yangon, Myanmar, has been a journey filled with both immense opportunities and significant challenges. As the country evolves on the ...

A Focus on Teacher Well-being: Reflection on an IB Framework

by Chris Llewellyn Introduction: The Shift Toward Teacher Well-being Well-being, a catchphrase that influences discussions in all aspects of contemporary life. In education, for years the lens has ...