COVER STORY

Ellesmere College: Shaping the Students of Today into the Leaders of Tomorrow

Settled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside since 1884, Ellesmere College is an independent 7-18 coeducational day, weekly and full boarding school providing outstanding educational and personal success for all students – whether local, regional or international. At every point of entry to the College, students are offered a broad...

FEATURED SCHOOLS

Annie Wright Schools: Cultivating Today’s Individual Learners to Become Responsible Citizens of Tomorrow

Founded in Tacoma, Washington, Annie Wright Schools (AWS) is a private International Baccalaureate World School serving students from age three through high school. It is amongst the few elite schools in the US and the only in Washington State to offer the continuum of IB programs at every level....

Collège du Léman: Shaping Generations that Harness Differences to Change our World for the Better

In 1960, two Swiss educators, Francis and Inge Clivaz, identified the need for an international school offering quality education in Versoix, Geneva. They saw their city becoming a home ground for multinational organizations and people with different cultures and backgrounds. Geneva, however, lacked an academic institution offering international education....

Idyllwild Arts Academy: Changing the world for the better, one artistic step at a time!

Integrating art within our lives plays a key role in enhancing the human experience. Art schools equip individuals with the right tools they need to hone their sheer talent and transform their love for art into a career while bringing about a positive change in today’s world. Nonetheless, while...

Interlochen Arts Academy: Inspiring the Next Generation of Creative Changemakers

A special and intangible magic transpires on the beautiful campus of Interlochen Arts Academy, nestled between two pristine lakes and surrounded by quiet pines in northwest Michigan. A true artist’s retreat, Interlochen Arts Academy invites grades 9-12 and postgraduate students for arts education programs designed to hone their skills...

North London Collegiate School Jeju: Building an Exquisite Foundation for Life

Incepted in 2011, North London Collegiate School Jeju (NLCS Jeju) is a day and boarding school delivering exceptional British education to Koreans and students worldwide. Here, students combine academic excellence and a deep love of learning with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities to develop into exceptional individuals who believe...

The Gow School: Where Hope Meets Action for a Brighter Future

Children can experience learning difficulties for a variety of reasons. One of the causative factors could be dyslexia. It is estimated that as many as one in five kids has dyslexia and that 80 to 90 percent of kids with learning disorders have it.  The most common symptom of...

The Linsly School: Preparing Students for Success in College & Beyond

Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, The Linsly School is a private, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. It is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)...

MENTOR’S OPINION

Fostering College Enrollment: A Culturally Relevant Response

As an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in New York City, Manuel Hernandez had many recently arrived students from all over the world. Determined to bridge that gap, he discovered culturally responsive teaching. Purpose called him to come to Central Florida and use his teaching experience to...

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE

Designing and Implementing Educational Systems for the Future

Conrad Hughes (PhD, EdD) is Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière, the oldest international school in the world where he also teaches philosophy. He holds two doctorates. Dr. Hughes led two major projects with UNESCO-IBE to rethink the guiding principles for learning...

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Working Both Ends in Teacher Evaluation Improves Instruction for Students!

Dr. Hans Andrews is the Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership through Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois.  He is a former president of the college.  He also served as Dean of Instruction at Illinois Valley Community College and Vice President for Community and Student Services at Kellogg Community...

Coming Up Short: Examining the Public-School Teacher Shortage

Dr. Heru Keonté is a middle school principal, serving students in an urban district located in Northern New Jersey. A product of public-school education, he is passionate about elevating the scholarship, creativity and ardor of his students and staff members. Heru previously worked as a middle school language arts...

BEST PRACTICES

Cultivating Powerful Conversations

Engy is an international educator with 10+ years of teaching experience and 7+ years of leadership experience in IB PYP and American Schools. She worked as a lower primary homeroom teacher, lower primary coordinator, assessment coordinator, and deputy head...

What Plagiarism Platforms Can Teach Us About Rebuilding Educational Integrity

Alon Yamin is CEO and co-founder of Copyleaks, a cloud-enabled, AI-powered plagiarism detection platform that helps academic institutions, students, publishers, IP lawyers, businesses, and more track content, ensuring its originality.   Worldwide we are still discovering the ripple effects...

MANAGING EDITOR'S NOTE

How To Be A Global Citizen?

Thinking of studying in a boarding school might make it a little difficult for someone who has never been away from home. But those who have been to boarding school rate their school experience as very satisfactory, as they...

Annie Wright Schools

Collège du Léman

Concord College

Ellesmere College

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Interlochen Arts Academy

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Snowy Mountains Grammar School

The Gow School

The Linsly School