Not Just on the Wall: Year Two of Community Engagement at Seoul Foreign School

A co-ordinator’s perspective on establishing priorities and strengthening the program

All-School SL, Community Engagement, Community Engm't, Professional DevelopmentBrianOctober 15, 2026Community Engagement, Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Professional Development, Student Leadership, Global Citizenship

Voicemails to Nature: How two primary teachers grew an eco-conference at the International School of Paris

Tapping in to the surprising capabilities of young learners to lead

Experiential Learning, Community Engm't, Professional Development, SL for Early Learners, SL for M+S Learners, Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Student ConferencesBrianOctober 8, 2026Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, Community Engagement

The Inspire Citizens Odyssey: A Look Back at the Story that Shaped Us

A soulful look back at the journey so far

Inspire Citizens Team, Professional DevelopmentBrianAugust 31, 2026Inspire Citizens Team, Global Citizenship, International Education, Transformative Learning, Community Partnerships, Professional Development

When the League Goes Quiet, You Build Your Own Stage

Local leadership. Global perspectives.

Student Leadership, SL for M+S Learners, SDGs, Professional DevelopmentBrianMay 21, 2026Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Service Learning, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Community Partnerships

Passport, please: All aboard for a journey from Empathy to Impact in Year 5

From Empathy to Impact through hands-on inquiry

Professional Development, SDGsBrianMay 21, 2026Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Transformative Learning, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Professional Development

Locally Grounded, Globally Connected: Jennifer Ivory's Blueprint for Global Citizenship

Reflecting and celebrating at a time of transition

Student Leadership, SL for M+S Learners, Professional DevelopmentBrianMay 15, 2026Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Professional Development, Inclusion

Year One Check-in: Reflections from a Community Engagement and Service Specialist

Notes from a journey of service, storytelling, and global citizenship (so far)

Professional Development, Student Leadership, GCCBrianMay 5, 2026Global Citizenship, Community Engagement, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Community Partnerships, Professional Development, Holistic Education

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 Leadership, Student ConferencesBrianFebruary 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 Leadership, Student ConferencesBrianOctober 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 LearnersGuest UserMay 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 LeadershipGuest UserMarch 20, 2025Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Social Emotional Learning, Community Engagement, Service Learning

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