Principal's Blog

Building on the AI Indicator: Piloting a Practical Framework for Middle Schools

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 ...

How Schools Can Prevent Child Abuse and Violence Through Education

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 ...

#LYIS25 Foshan – The Future of School Leadership Starts Here

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 ...

Leadership in International Schools: A Journey of Growth, Collective Efficacy, and Lasting Impact

by Dr Tania Blatti Leadership in international schools is not just about policies and procedures – it is about people. It is about creating a culture where learning thrives, where individuals ...

Effective Curriculum Change

by Gavin Kinch When I first started creating the school timetable, the Principal told me, “You must include every supervision duty and formal meeting on each teacher’s timetable as this makes it ...

From Tacit to Explicit: Using the SECI Model in Schools

by Alissa Gouw Knowledge as Assets in Schools During one of the Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (PSTC) at my school, one parent highlighted a veteran teacher who excelled at creating a supportive ...

Building an Inclusive Faculty: Rethinking Hiring in International Schools

by Tom Ferguson In our increasingly connected world, international schools have a responsibility not just to teach diversity but to model it in every aspect of school life, especially in hiring. A ...

The Silent Crisis in Schools – Teacher Safety

by Sophie Muessenich We Always Talk About Creating a Safe Environment for Students – But What About Teachers? In education, we pour endless energy into ensuring students feel safe. We craft ...

Reimagining and Redefining Leadership

by Loretta Fernando-Smith I am an Educator  I have been an educator for two and a half decades. I am a fourth-generation teacher; teaching is in my DNA. My mom recounts stories of four-year-old ...