Incorporating Sustainability Into Every Corner: Lessons from Lincoln School

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

From the Playground to La Cumbre: How PE Teachers Spark Authentic Community Partnerships

United in their goal, this PE team unlevelled their game in service learning and community engagement

Community Engm't, SL for M+S Learners, Student LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderOctober 30, 2025Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Experiential Learning, Student Leadership, Holistic Education, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Professional Development, International 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 SLLeeAnne LavenderOctober 15, 2025Community Engagement, Inquiry-Based Learning, Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Curriculum Development, Student Agency, International Schools, Local Partnerships, Empathy to Impact

Embodying Earth: A Case Study in Blurring the Boundaries of the Classroom

Turning to nature to explore a different way of learning

Experiential Learning, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderSeptember 1, 2025Changemakers, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Holistic Education, Nature-based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Experiential Learning, International Education, Student Leadership

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 DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderAugust 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 TeamLeeAnne LavenderAugust 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

Art as Action: Service Learning through Visual Storytelling

Inspiring art that fosters empathy, action, and global citizenship

Community Engm't, Student Leadership, Eco-MediaLeeAnne LavenderJune 9, 2025Service Learning, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Community Engagement, Sustainability Education, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, Experiential Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Holistic 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

Adding Significance Through Service: Reimagining a Grade 3 Inquiry Unit

Building empathy and connection through reciprocal service learning

Community Engm't, Professional Development, SL for Early LearnersLeeAnne LavenderMay 5, 2025Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning

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

From Awareness to Action: AES Biology Team’s Journey into Service Learning

Leaning into “tree-blindness” to inspire a new approach to learning biology

Community Engm't, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderApril 9, 2025Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, International Education

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

Fostering Regenerative Thinking and Transformative Action: Exploring the Collaboration Between NESA and Inspire Citizens

A dynamic partnership converts theory into action at the hub of the regenerative schools movement

Professional Development, Student Leadership, Eco-Media, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderFebruary 3, 2025Changemakers, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Wellbeing, Mindfulness in Education, Community Engagement, Holistic Education, Nature-based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Professional Development, Community Partnerships

AISD’s Advisory Transformation: Connecting Through Service Learning

At the American International School Dhaka (AISD), a reimagined approach to service learning is reshaping how students engage with their community.

Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderDecember 16, 2024Transformative Learning, Wellbeing, Community Partnerships, Community Engagement, Changemakers, Middle School, Secondary School, Service Learning, School Identity, Student Leadership

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

Building a Culture of Service

The transformation towards a service learning curriculum at the SFS British School began with the establishment of six core values: courage, communication, collaboration, responsibility, respect, and reflection. These values form the bedrock of the school's culture and curriculum.

Community Engm't, Student Leadership, SL for M+S Learners, All-School SLLeeAnne LavenderSeptember 4, 2024Middle Years Programme, Middle School, Student Leadership, SDGs, Community Partnerships

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