In many countries, it is now mandatory to report suspected cases of abuse. How should we react if approached by a child who wants to talk about a problem? Leah Davies has some practical advice.
Although new technology in schools has undoubtedly enhanced teaching and learning, Matt Harris thinks we tend to neglect our duty of care when it comes to all things digital. The answer? Digital Citizenship integratration across the whole school.
John Landrum looks at a variety of ways in which new technology can open doors for students with disabilities and provide a more level playing field for all learners.
During the summer of 2018, over 1,000 international school teachers and leaders completed the first ever international school wellbeing research. The findings were instructive, reports Anne Keeling.
School professionals are often blamed for the ills of society. Yet, there are countless administrators, teachers and counselors who challenge and inspire students to do their best and strive for excellence. Leah Davies suggest 10 ideas educators may want to consider as they continue their work.
David Gregory asks, “What happens when you swap out the adults and replace them with children?”
As Bob Marley famously said, One good thing about music is when it hits you, you feel no pain Diego Cardini looks at the evidence and sees 21 benefits of learning a musical instrument.
Acccording to Leah Davies, building self esteem is a process, not an event. How do children build a sense of self and how does it influence their attitudes about what they can do, how to cope with problems, and how to get along with peers?
Trust and trustworthiness are essential for happy, vibrant, and successful schools. Mark Starbuck looks at how leaders can build trust within their school.
For Leah Davies valuing diversity should be at the heart of any school. Here she explores how administrators and staff can get things under way and why it is so important.