Principal's Blog

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 ...

Screen Time & Early Years Language: Key Insights for International Schools

by Sue Atkins In today’s technology-driven world, screens have become a ubiquitous part of family life, offering both learning opportunities and challenges, especially for toddlers and young children. ...

The Price of Prestige:When Marketing Overshadows Mission

by Alissa Kordprom Introduction Student well-being and inclusion are at the heart of nearly every international school’s mission today. A quick tour of any school website will reveal an ...

Bridging Chinese and International Approaches to Parent Engagement

by Christopher J. Dawe Few challenges in international education in China are as complex and rewarding as navigating the delicate balance between Chinese and international approaches to parent ...