Collaborators for Good: Youth Leaders in Beijing Build Networks to Envision a Better World

Expanding opportunities for students to develop skills of advocacy, empathy, and interpersonal connection

Professional Development, SL for M+S Learners, Student LeadershipBrianFebruary 3, 2026Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Transformative Learning, Professional Development, Service Learning, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, Holistic Education, Changemakers, International Education

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

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

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

From "Who Am I?" to "How Do We Belong?": Renewing an Identity Unit Through Multiple Perspectives

Upcycling a well-worn unit of study into a dynamic and engaging experience with global perspectives

Professional DevelopmentBrianOctober 30, 2025Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, Student Agency, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, International Education, Holistic Education, Inquiry-Based Learning

Guardians for the Future: An Educational Movement Begins

When a guiding coalition of experienced educators unites, anything is possible

Inspire Citizens Team, Professional DevelopmentBrianSeptember 23, 2025Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Education, Holistic Education, Service Learning, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Inclusion, Professional Development

Creating Space for Connection: How Educators Inspire Each Other Through Conversation

A casual and collaborative space serves as a valuable point of connection

Professional DevelopmentBrianSeptember 18, 2025Global Citizenship, Professional Development, Transformative Learning, International Education, Holistic Education

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

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

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

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

Elevating Educator Impact Through the Global Citizenship Certificate

By fostering innovation, building community, and delivering timely resources, the GCC empowers educators to lead the charge in transforming education for a better world.

Professional Development, GCCLeeAnne LavenderDecember 18, 2024Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship Certificate, Global Citizenship, International Education, Professional Development

Using Books As Mirrors, and Other Magical Middle School Approaches to DEI

Building on her commitment to student empowerment, Constance collaborated with Aaron Moniz from Inspire Citizens to develop a new capstone unit for her eighth-grade students.

Professional DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderOctober 14, 2024Language Learning, Middle School, Inclusion, Diversity, DEIJ, Cultural Identity Development, International Education, Global Citizenship

From Inception to Reflection: How a Fast Fashion Interdisciplinary Unit Captivates Students and Teachers Alike

It's Bahnhofstrasse - reputed to be the most expensive street in the world. But teams of observant teens aren’t shopping – they’re gathering data and recording qualitative observations for a progressive educational experience.

SDGs, SL for M+S Learners, Professional DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderSeptember 25, 2024IB, International Baccalaureate, Global Citizenship, Middle Years Programme, Service Learning, Secondary School, SDGs, Interdisciplinary

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