Promising Preparatory Schools Shaping Future Leaders - 2024
In this issue of K12 Digest, we delve deep into the transformative power of preparatory schools and their profound impact on shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
Empowering Students for Real-World Success
The Why Not You Academy (WNYA) was founded by individuals who had a deep understanding of traditional schools. They wanted to do something different and create a community-based school located in Des Moines, WA to address the need for a new type of educational institution.
Pinnacle of Academic Excellence, Holistic Development, and Global Community Impact
Located in Changzhou, Wycombe Abbey School (WASCZ) is a world-class boarding and day school for children aged 3 to 18, providing an all-round, fully integrated, bilingual, holistic education that not only prepares students for entry to the world’s top universities, but provides them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies for life.
Naomi Hemesath-Harm, Women Leadership Strategist and STEM Innovation Specialist at Innovative Educator Consulting
Naomi is a published author, influential STEM leader, compassionate educator, and an innovator in the field of edtech for women in leadership roles. She is dedicated to incorporating STEAM-related creativity into her many K12 professional learning programs.
Curtis M. Clough, Superintendent, Corona (NM) Public Schools
Curtis is a 35-year educator in four states, encompassing public/post-secondary education positions. He served as the State Administrator-Career and Technical Education for Alaska.
Dr. Neil Hopkin FRSA, Director of Education, Fortes Education
Dr. Neil Hopkin FRSA, a globally recognised leader in the realm of education, serves as the Director of Education at Fortes Education.
Bart Caylor, President & Founder, Caylor Solutions
Bart Caylor, a first-generation student with 35 years of marketing experience, is passionate about K-12 education. As a former owner of a leading Indianapolis digital design firm, he managed campaigns for clients like Motorola and Lexmark.
Edward W. Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Gordon Leadership Academy
Edward graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of South Carolina in 1998. He also earned a Master’s in Music Education from New Jersey City University in 2002, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership in 2003.
FEATURED SCHOOLS
EDITOR'S PICK
How Schools Can Do More Than ‘Return to Normal’
What is Values-based Education (VbE)?
How Mentoring Changes Us
Escape Classroom – A Universal Teaching Method
LEADERS IN FOCUS
Leading with Passion and Commitment
Olli-Pekka Heinonen became Director General of the IB in 2021. Previously, from 2017, he was Director General of the Finnish National Agency…
Nurturing Multicultural Minds
Building Brighter Futures for Displaced & Disenfranchised Children Across the Globe
ACADEMIC VIEWS
Teacher Shortages: A Major Solution Can Come Through the Community Colleges!
Dr. Hans Andrews is the Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership through Olney Central College (Illinois). He is a former president of…
How to Navigate Parenting for Greater Balance and Independence
Modern Etiquette in Our Schools
ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
There is Joy in Leading a School District: Strategies for Educational Leaders
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase, with a Bachelor of Science in Communications Arts from Norfolk State University, holds a Master of Arts in…
Cultivating Black Male Educators into School Leadership: A Pathway to Success
Self-Reflection and Behavior Management Tools via Generation Alpha
INDUSTRY VIEWS
How To Increase SEL Amongst Your Students with One Question
As an inspirer, Jean has motivated many to find out exactly what they want to do for a living; especially students through…
Building Teacher Resiliency: How District Leaders’ Retention Efforts can Help Address Teachers Shortages
Navigating the Digital Labyrinth: The Critical Role of Digital and Media Literacy in Grades K-8
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Notebook
In a country as large and diverse as ours, the only way to ensure uniform access to best-in-class education for everyone is…
Ken42
Alef Education
EDTECH INSIGHTS
Integrating Virtual Technology in Education
Based in Dubai, UAE, Max Hsu is the regional director for ViewSonic Operations in the Middle East and Africa since 2018. In…
Make Learning Faster and Better For Students with Various Platforms & Tools
Why is Data and Privacy Increasingly Becoming more Popular in the EdTech Sector?
STEM STORIES
STEM, What is it Really?
Born in Brisbane, Cran has had a lifelong obsession with all things aerospace. Being a pilot since the age of 16, his…
STEAM Gaining Its Due Traction by Inspiring Young Students to be Interdisciplinary Innovators
STEM Best Practices in K-12 Education
BEST PRACTICES
High English and Sleeping Pillows – Innovation at an Integrated Secular/Islamic Y1 – Y11 Academy in Nairobi
Dr Peter Davies is a learning and leadership coach with a special interest in the impact of religious belief on school culture. He has worked…
Empowering ESL Students: Effective Strategies for Supporting Science Content Learning
Harnessing the Power of Green Screen Technology and Creative Media for Enhanced Learning and Social-Emotional Development in the Classroom!
POPULAR READS
BOOKS & REVIEW
Book Review: Manuel Hernandez’s Every Child Coming to America
I love reading the writings of young immigrants who come to America because of circumstances they may not control, and they quickly…
SUCCESS STORIES
Tríade Educacional
Tríade Educacional is an educational consulting company that has the objective to promote innovation in education through teacher training, content production, and…
Education Soul
Santosh Phad – Digitizing Rural Education
CPD & CAREER TALKS
Why Career Counselling Cells Are Becoming Crucial in Schools
An icon in the world of education, Ms. Alka Kapur, has marched Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi ahead in full…
The Growing Popularity Of International Education In Asia
What to Expect in the War for Talent?
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
IBEForuM Hosts the Digital Learning APAC Summit to Decipher the Hindrance Faced by the Education Sector in the APAC…
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be the driving force to boost e-learning. The E-learning market of the Asia Pacific region is…
Advisory Board
Chris Wright
United Kingdom
Zeljana Radojicic Lukic
Serbia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Poonsri Vate-U-Lan
Thailand
Maarit Rossi
Finland
Dr. Lilian Bacich
Brazil
Servatius (Servee) Palmans
Netherlands & UAE
Ralph Valenzisi
United States
Elena Shramkova
Russia
Shady Elkassas
United Arab Emirates
Angus Duthie
United Kingdom & UAE
Herwin Hamid
Indonesia
Fethy Letaief
Tunisia
Mr. Ngô Thành Nam
Vietnam
Rania Lampou
Hatem Slimane
Tunisia