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

Embracing the Messy Process of Activating Empathy in Middle Years Social Studies

If you happen to walk through a certain busy intersection in the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, you might be treated to a sight that illustrates the profound value of empathy in the educational experience of young adolescents.

Community Engm't, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderApril 1, 2024Empathy to Impact, Global Citizenship, Community Partnerships, Middle School

Taking the Pathway of Empathy to Empower Global Citizens

As a former classroom teacher who regularly tethered her instruction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Middle School Principal Jennifer Ivory’s first administrative steps were informed by advanced concepts she developed from Inspire Citizens.

Community Engm't, SDGsLeeAnne LavenderApril 1, 2024Empathy to Impact, Global Citizenship, Secondary School

Bridging Generations: PreK students learn from community elders

Pre-Kindergarten students at Colegio Jorge Washington School (COJOWA) in Cartagena, Colombia, recently embarked on a heartwarming journey with elders in their families and community. A six-week learning unit called “How to Make the Elderly Smile” was an exploration of empathy, history, and service, culminating in a Christmas program that captured and created joy.

SL for Early Learners, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderFebruary 12, 2024Wellbeing, Empathy to Impact, Early Years

5 Ways to Drive Your Global Citizenship Journey: Advice from a Deputy Head of School

Seoul Foreign School (SFS), under the leadership of Deputy Head of School Jan-Mark Sewald, has embarked on a multi-year transformative journey to integrate global citizenship principles, thanks to a strategic partnership with Inspire Citizens.

Eco-Media, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderJanuary 21, 2024International Baccalaureate, IB, PYP, Primary Years Programme, Changemakers, Empathy to Impact, Inclusion

A Creative Professional Learning Journey focused on AI, Belonging and Global Citizenship

A recent two-day professional learning experience at Frankfurt International School (FIS) is a model of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. Dr. Michael Johnston, Assistant Head of School at FIS, shares insights into the planning and the success of this dynamic learning venture.

Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderDecember 15, 2023Inclusion, Community Partnerships, Wellbeing, Interdisciplinary

Empathy to Impact: A Journey into Upcycling and Sustainable Education

In the heart of New Delhi, India, at the American Embassy School (AES), Grade 6 teacher Rachel Pregont finished the last school year with a transformative journey with her students, diving deep into the principles of upcycling and the benefits of a circular economy. This exemplary unit, rooted in the Inspire Citizens' Empathy to Impact cycle, showcased the stages of care, aware, able, and impact, and illustrates the power of learning experiences to drive meaningful change.

GCC, Community Engm'tLeeAnne LavenderDecember 12, 2023Inclusion, Wellbeing, Empathy to Impact, Interdisciplinary

Cultivating Wellness and Authentic Connection: A Teacher's Journey with "Inside Out"

Britta McCarthy, the Director of Learning at the American International School of Jeddah, recently had a transformative experience at the NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools) fall leadership conference. Britta immersed herself in a two-day Inside Out workshop, led by Ivy Yan, a facilitator with Inspire Citizens. The workshop centered on the intersections of wellness, nature, and cultivating meaningful learning experiences for both educators and students.

Community Engm't, All-School SLLeeAnne LavenderNovember 27, 2023Wellbeing, Changemakers

Taking the long view: Sustainability for global citizenship transformation

Many educators and leaders in international schools around the globe recognize the value and urgency of global citizenship education (GCE) and the need to empower PreK-12 students to engage in authentic community engagement and active local and global citizenship. In this article, check out Inspire Citizens’ Co-Founder Aaron Moniz’s recipe for sustainable all-school global citizenship.

GCC, Community Engm't, SDGsLeeAnne LavenderSeptember 13, 2023Global Citizenship, Global Citizenship Certificate, Empathy to Impact

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