MAGAZINE

July 2024

Must Watch International Schools - 2024

In this latest issue of K12 Digest, we feature some of the most prominent international schools across the globe. On the cover, we have Cheri Sterman, Director of Crayola Education. .

COVER STORY

Helping Educators & Community Leaders Expand their Creative Thinking

Cheri Sterman, Director, Crayola Education

Cheri Sterman helps educators and community leaders expand their creative thinking. She provides professional learning courses and podcasts on Creative Leadership, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and The Power of Art to Reverse Stereotypes.

FEATURED SCHOOLS

The American School of Milan

Six Decades of Growth and Excellence

Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan (ASM) began with just 17 students in Sesto San Giovanni. In 1975, ASM moved to its new campus in Noverasco di Opera, just outside the city center of Milan.

FEATURED SCHOOLS

Argo Navis School

Inspiring Minds and Shaping Futures through Neuroscience-Driven Education

What sets Argo Navis apart from traditional schools is its emphasis on integrating real-world applications into the curriculum. This dynamic approach makes learning relevant and exciting.

FEATURED SCHOOLS

Harrisburg Academy

Shaping Well-Rounded Scholars & Globally Minded Philanthropists

Harrisburg Academy is an independent, co-ed, diverse school community that challenges and inspires students from preschool through 12th grade. Harrisburg Academy is the only school in the greater Harrisburg, PA, area to offer an established International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Program.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE

Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Education to Prepare Students for an Ever-changing Future

Chris Nastrom-Smith, Deputy Principal, Loreto College Coorparoo

Chris is responsible for the educational leadership of staff and students through the whole of school curriculum delivery to meet the College’s strategic agenda and achieve alignment with its vision and mission.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE

Learning from Student Writing: Prioritizing Next Steps for Multilingual Learners

Beth Skelton, Educational Consultant

Beth has over 30 years of experience as a language educator and holds a master’s degree in multicultural teacher education.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Computer Science for All: Strategies for Ensuring Equitable Access in K12 Education

Erin Cockrell, Educational Leadership Consultant at Center for Teacher Effectiveness

With a multifaceted career spanning over two decades in K12 education, curricula development, professional development, and publishing leadership, Erin Cockrell has established herself as a dynamic force in the K12 educational landscape.

BEST PRACTICES

Cracking the Code: Challenges of In-Person Testing for Virtual Learners

Chase Eskelsen M.Ed., Owner, Fersken Education LLC

Chase Eskelsen M.Ed. is an educator of more than 15 years with experience in digital education ranging from full-time online school administration to launching hybrid schools as the COO of an education nonprofit.

BEST PRACTICES

Digital Divide: The Generational Technology Gap Between Teachers and Students

Dr. Heru Keonté, School Principal at John P. Holland Charter School

Dr. Heru Keonté is a middle school principal, serving students in an urban district located in Northern New Jersey.