More Than Passengers: How Embedding Service Learning in the Curriculum Promotes a Changemaker Mindset

Tracking the journey of bringing authentic service learning into daily classroom practice

SL for Early Learners, Professional Development, Community Engm't, All-School SLBrianFebruary 3, 2026Changemakers, Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Global Citizenship, Community Engagement, International Education

Real-world Ready: How Schools Are Powering Up Student Leadership with Inspire Citizens' Micro-Credentials

Just like a gamer choosing the next skill tree to develop, students take ownership of their path.

All-School SL, Student LeadershipBrianDecember 11, 2025Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Service Learning, International Education, Changemakers

From Hidden Potential to Global Impact: Aimee Meditz's Journey in International Education

Aimee Meditz is living the kind of purpose-driven and empathetic life that helps learners see themselves as changemakers.

Inspire Citizens Team, Experiential Learning, Community Engm't, All-School SLBrianDecember 1, 2025Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Education, Experiential Learning, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Holistic Education, Social Emotional Learning, Professional Development, Wellbeing, Inclusion, International Education, Community Partnerships

Building the Architecture for Authentic Community Engagement: A Practical Guide for International Schools

Part II in a series for educators following the MYP shift toward more clearly defined Community Engagement outcomes

All-School SL, Community Engm't, Professional Development, Inspire Citizens Team, Student Leadership, SL for M+S Learners, SL for Early LearnersBrianNovember 17, 2025Community Engagement, Service Learning, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Sustainability Education, Community Partnerships, Student Leadership, Professional Development, Holistic Education, International Education

From Protest to Partnership: Building Student Leadership at Yeronga State High School

Student leadership development is challenging and messy. And so, so worth it.

All-School SL, Professional Development, SDGs, Student LeadershipBrianOctober 30, 2025Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Service Learning, Inclusion, Professional Development, Changemakers, International Education

Incorporating Sustainability Into Every Corner: Lessons from Lincoln School

Notes from the journey toward better approaches to student-centred sustainability education

Building Bridges: How Seoul Foreign School Transforms Learning Through Community Partnership

From the seeds of tradition grows a lasting opportunity for community engagement

Community Engm't, SL for M+S Learners, SL for Early Learners, All-School SLBrianOctober 15, 2025Community Engagement, Inquiry-Based Learning, Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Curriculum Development, Student Agency, International Schools, Local Partnerships, Empathy to Impact

Beyond Transactional Service—Seeing the Wisdom in Transformational Community Engagement

A timely interview with Aaron Moniz, Co-Founder of Inspire Citizens, including helpful resources

All-School SL, Community Engm't, Inspire Citizens Team, Professional DevelopmentBrianAugust 26, 2025Community Engagement, Transformative Learning, Service Learning, Global Citizenship, International Education, Professional Development, Middle School, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning

Inspired Experiences: Elevating Learning Beyond the Classroom

From audit to action, this Inspire Citizens team member is helping schools take experiential learning to a new level

Experiential Learning, All-School SL, Community Engm't, Inspire Citizens TeamBrianAugust 1, 2025Changemakers, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Wellbeing, Community Engagement, Holistic Education, Social Emotional Learning, Professional Development, Student Leadership, Service Learning, Middle School, Experiential Learning, International Education

Sustaining Changemaking: A Whole-School Journey at the International School of Prague

In a world where “service” can often feel like an afterthought, the International School of Prague (ISP) is intentionally redefining the concept across every grade level

All-School SL, Professional DevelopmentBrianJune 9, 2025Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Sustainability Education, Whole School Change, Professional Development, International Education

Measuring the Impact of Service Learning Projects

An IC partner’s guide to measuring what matters to deepen the impact of service learning

All-School SL, Community Engm't, Inspire Citizens TeamLeeAnne LavenderMay 13, 2025Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, International Education, Global Citizenship Certificate, Community Partnerships

5 Essentials from COJOWA: How One School is Getting Service Learning Right

This multi-year transformation is raising the bar for service through consistency and commitment

All-School SL, Community Engm't, SDGs, SL for Early Learners, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderApril 14, 2025Changemakers, Service Learning, Community Engagement, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Professional Development, Student Leadership, Holistic Education, International Education, Strategic Planning

Roots and Wings: An Approach to Growing a Culture of Connection

Creating space for students, families, and educators to explore well-being and action in thoughtful, interconnected ways

All-School SL, Eco-Media, SL for Early Learners, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderApril 7, 2025Transformative Learning, Community Engagement, Holistic Education, Social Emotional Learning, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Service Learning, International Education, Wellbeing, Nature-based Learning, Community Partnerships, Global Citizenship

Experiential learning and the power of meaningful reflection

Reflections on enhancing student growth through intentional reflection and meaningful experiences

All-School SL, Community Engm't, Inspire Citizens Team, Professional Development, Student LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderMarch 20, 2025Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Social Emotional Learning, Community Engagement, Service Learning

Revitalizing Service Learning at Lincoln Community School: A Collaborative Story Unfolds

More than a curriculum enhancement—this is a shift in mindset

From Empathy to Impact: How Inspire Citizens Helped Shape Lasting Change at International College Beirut

Service learning gains traction as a powerful force for student leadership and community change

Professional Development, All-School SL, SL for M+S Learners, Student Leadership, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderMarch 7, 2025Service Learning, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Transformative Learning

Reimagining Service Learning: Lincoln School’s Transformative Journey with Inspire Citizens

How to use service learning as a way of building a lasting, school-wide culture of action and empathy

All-School SL, SL for Early Learners, SL for M+S Learners, Professional Development, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderMarch 7, 2025Changemakers, Transformative Learning, Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Holistic Education, International Education

Promoting a Service Mindset Through Community Learning and Engagement

In a progressive move towards redefining the purpose and impact of service learning, Singapore American School (SAS) is embarking on a profound transformation.

All-School SL, Student LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderJanuary 15, 2025Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, International Education

Empowering Student Leadership at Shanghai American School

All-School SL, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderDecember 13, 2024Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Changemakers, School Identity, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Secondary School, Community Partnerships, Community Engagement

Redefining Success: How An Enduring Partnership Helped KIS Jeju Revitalize Its Schoolwide Learning Objectives

At Korea International School's Jeju Campus (KIS Jeju), a metamorphic journey has been underway to revitalize the school's SLOs. And Inspire Citizens is on board to help.

All-School SL, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderOctober 25, 2024Schoolwide Learning Objectives, SLOs, International Education, Community Engagement, School Identity, Student Leadership

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