Management

Fostering Genuine Stakeholder Involvement in Continuous School Improvement

by Justin Kirby Understanding and responding to the needs of a diverse school community is central to building a thriving educational environment.
For international schools, stakeholder engagement often becomes most visible during reaccreditation or organizational review cycles.
Feedback is collected through surveys and focus groups, yet too often, this data is underutilized – employed only …

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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 me.
It’s no longer just about decision-making, guiding, or instructing – it’s about becoming more aware of my thinking and …

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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 engagement.
As the Secondary Principal of HD Qingdao School, a bilingual institution catering to Chinese students, I have found myself at the intersection of two distinct educational …

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Strategic Parent Engagement 

by Thomas Hitchings International schools in increasingly competitive markets are now vying for a more diverse pool of potential parents.
Parallel to the fluctuating market conditions, we are also encountering parents who receive their news from a wide array of perspectives and platforms.
This piece is not meant to tell leaders what they already know; …

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Navigating the Waters of School Staff Meetings

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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