MAGAZINE
JULY 2026



This issue of K12 Digest brings together an inspiring collection of conversations, expert opinions, and feature stories that examine the evolving landscape of K-12 education from multiple perspectives. Together, they explore the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping classrooms around the world.

COVER STORY
Empowering Leaders to Build Schools that Serve Futures


Claubentz Dieujuste, Principal, United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science


Claubentz Dieujuste is a school leader, consultant, and forthcoming author with over fifteen years of leadership experience in urban public and charter education.

FEATURED SCHOOL
Tanarata International Schools


Where Curiosity Finds Purpose


Nestled amidst lush greenery on the southern edge of Malaysia’s Klang Valley, Tanarata International Schools offers a learning environment where nature and education exist in harmony.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE
The Future of Education is Personal


Ever Li, Principal, Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy


From IB Economics teacher and SAT teaching authority to international school administrator, Mr. Ever Li has spent decades in international education.

AACADEMIC VIEW
Transforming Schools with Values Led Digital Innovation


Sacha van Straten, Head of Digital Innovation, St Catherine’s British School


Sacha van Straten is an award-winning educator and change agent with a track record of innovation using digital solutions. After an award-winning radio, TV, web TV, and interactive TV career, Sacha moved into education.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE
Empowering Every Student to Build a Life of Meaning


Michael Horn, Thought Leader, Author, Speaker & Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education


Michael Horn is the award-winning author of several books. He cohosts the top education podcasts Future U and Class Disrupted and writes the Substack newsletter The Future of Education.

ACADEMIC VIEWS
Transforming Learning in the Age of AI


Mercedes Mateo Diaz, Chief of Education, Inter-American Development Bank


Mercedes Mateo is the Division Chief of Education at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she leads a team of specialists and professionals to support the transformation of educational systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

ADMIN PERSPCTIVE
Leading Schools and Families Through the AI Shift


Sethi De Clercq, Computing Lead, Head of Key Stage 1, Rugby School Thailand


Sethi De Clercq is a passionate educator with experience across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Sethi is a keynote speaker and trainer who has presented at conferences worldwide on EdTech and the future of education.

ACADEMIC VIEWS
We Can’t Afford to Lose Half Our Innovators


Camille McCue, PhD, Director of Innovation, The Meadows School in Las Vegas


Camille Moody McCue, PhD, is Director of Innovation at The Meadows School in Las Vegas, where she teaches innovation courses spanning computer science, engineering, and entrepreneurship.

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