Sustainability

by Justin Zhu Comprising China (including Taiwan), Japan, and South Korea, East Asia is well-known for its high academic standards, exam-driven systems, and strongly ingrained Confucian values.
Beyond language barriers, expatriate teachers and principals entering this setting must learn to negotiate unspoken rules, strict hierarchies, and society expectations impacting everything from classroom behaviour to leadership …

Thriving in East Asian School Culture: Why East Asia Calls for Another Cultural Lens Read More »

by Belinda Williams It doesn’t always start with a dramatic outburst or an obvious violation.
More often, workplace abuse begins with silence.
The kind that settles in meeting rooms where no one speaks up.
The kind that wraps around leadership decisions that don’t make sense but aren’t questioned.
The kind that leaves a dedicated professional …

When Silence Hurts Read More »

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 Generative AI Use in Schools, was born from real conversations in my school—conversations filled with frustration, uncertainty, and good intentions.
Teachers flagged student work that felt too advanced.
Parents defended …

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

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 action, to bring their learning to life in the real world.
These initiatives teach them skills that reach far beyond the curriculum and their time at …

The Role of Leaders in Schools Supporting Sustainable Student Action Read More »

by Haena Kim Something always goes wrong, so, being solution-oriented is key Unfortunately, something always goes wrong.
Usually (hopefully), it is something minor.
A trail that was fine the night before can get washed out in the rain, a bus can run over a nail, a child sneaks out at night, a teacher catches COVID, …

Running 300 Residentials a Year Has Taught Me This Read More »

By Chris Nash –  Principal at Beijing Changping Xinxuedao International School, Beijing.
  The end of term is a busy time with all sorts of social activities or extracurricular events that can easily take up all of your leadership and management attention.
However, it is critical before the end of term that you have at least the …

Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Benefit of a ‘Joined-Up’ Approach to Professional Development Read More »