American international schools are widely recognized for their sophisticated approaches to education that combine the best of American educational principles with international perspectives and cultural experiences, providing educators with unique and rewarding professional opportunities. Often serv...read more
When I was a child, I would spend a month with a good friend during the summer. Our days were filled with riding bikes, swimming, and playing ball, but what I loved most was his house being just down the street from the corner store. Each day, we would ride our bikes there, eagerly choosing our cand...read more
For school leaders, the month of August ushers in a range of feelings, from excitement to full-on anxiety. Opening faculty meetings and the launch of school loom large, and as we try to reclaim the steadier mindset and perspective of summer, humor can help. In thinking about the role humor plays in...read more
As a school leader—whether DEI Director, Dean of Faculty, DFO or Head of School—setting the right pace for change is vital. Moving too fast? You’re at risk of making your team anxious, stressed or overwhelmed. (Or all three!) Moving too slow, your beloved school can lose the positive associations th...read more
NAIS does excellent research on the state of our schools, our national and local marketplace, and the education landscape. Having followed Debra Wilson and read her weekly posts when she led SAIS, I know she will do an excellent job for NAIS and continue their good efforts to keep us apprised of all...read more