The Diving Board Effect: How NIST Built a Culture of Service Before Going Even Deeper

Analysing the outcome of taking a deliberate first leap toward a whole-school approach to service learning.

SL for M+S Learners, Professional Development, Community Engm'tBrianJanuary 28, 2026Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Global Citizenship, Professional Development

When the Right PL Partners Spark Lasting Change

How professional collaborations lead to elevated teaching and learning outcomes

Community Engm't, Professional Development, SL for Early LearnersBrianJanuary 27, 2026Professional Development, Community Engagement, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership

Lightning in a Bottle: How Three Educators Turned Community into Curriculum

Building empathy, gratitude, and true community that spans languages and subject areas

Community Engm't, SL for Early LearnersBrianDecember 15, 2025Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Holistic Education, Student Leadership, Sustainability Education

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

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 LeadershipBrianOctober 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 SLBrianOctober 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'tBrianSeptember 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 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

Art as Action: Service Learning through Visual Storytelling

Inspiring art that fosters empathy, action, and global citizenship

Community Engm't, Student Leadership, Eco-MediaBrianJune 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

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