by Matt Carr In May this year, middle-aged boy band Take That took the ‘difficult decision’ to switch venues for their This Life tour after the original venue, Manchester’s brand-new Co-Op Live Arena, was beset by technical issues and postponed its opening date. This caused minor upset amongst Take That’s ageing fan base, with some […]
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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 Lee Sanders In my 24 years as an educator, there have always been new trends – something that we must follow, that will change the way students learn. We completely change systems, reshape our language and decry prior practices as antiquated. However, after all these years, it is my experience that these initiatives often
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by Dean Croy An Accidental Paddler My first leadership role was an unofficial one as a grade-level leader. This role came about organically, or perhaps more accurately, accidentally, when my Grade 6 team wanted to meet more regularly throughout the year as our meetings the year prior had been sporadic. We knew that our goals
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by André Double. Grant Fox is a former New Zealand Rugby Union International, who played fly-half and is now a successful CEO of the LED company Monstavision. In 1987 he played a pivotal role in the All Blacks team that secured victory in the first-ever Rugby World Cup. Among his many achievements, Grant is renowned
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by Joseph Otley Introduction: A Traveller’s Tale Join me on a deeply personal journey, where we delve into the complex realm of customer service within the sphere of international education. Imagine the scene – a solo traveller, accompanied by twin four-year-old boys, embarking on an adventure from Edinburgh to Denmark. The thought of managing such
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by Milos Markovic We’ve all been there—sitting in those meetings that seem to have mastered the art of time-stretching as if they’re auditioning for a role in a slow-motion movie. You know the ones where you start daydreaming about your next vacation, your lunch menu, and maybe even the mysteries of the universe. But worry
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by Dr. Ian Gross Culture shock can be described as feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or surroundings. It is not what you might expect when returning to your home country. As an international teacher and school leader for over two decades, I certainly had
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by Dr.Jeremy Majeski I’ve dedicated over two decades of my life to the field of education, having worn the hats of both teacher and school administrator. My journey has taken me from the bustling halls of US public schools to the global stage of international education. Throughout my career, I’ve predominantly navigated the landscape of
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