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

Built to Last: How the British School Jakarta Is Spreading a Culture of Community Engagement Across an Entire School

A portrait of a whole-school culture of reciprocal action and impact

All-School SL, Community Engm'tBrianJuly 8, 2026Community Engagement, Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Holistic Education

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

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

Sometimes Soup Says ‘Thank You’: Community Engagement Lessons from Katy Freeman's Early Years Classroom

Through a simple garden project and a shared bowl of soup, young learners discover gratitude, service, and the power of human connection

Experiential Learning, Community Engm't, SL for Early LearnersBrianApril 9, 2026Community Engagement, Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Experiential Learning, Community Partnerships, Global Citizenship, Holistic Education, 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

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

From Empathy to Impact: Cultivating Sustainable Changemakers at ICS Zurich

Student engagement with behind-the-scenes event planning offers real-world interactions with environmental issues

Experiential Learning, SDGs, SL for M+S Learners, Student LeadershipBrianOctober 2, 2025Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Service Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Middle School, Community Partnerships, Holistic Education, Changemakers

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 TeamGuest UserMay 13, 2025Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, International Education, 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 LearnersGuest UserMay 5, 2025Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning

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 LearnersGuest UserApril 9, 2025Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, International Education

Roots and Wings: An Approach to Growing a Culture of Connection

Creating space for students, families, and educators to explore well-being and action in thoughtful, interconnected ways

All-School SL, Eco-Media, SL for Early Learners, SL for M+S LearnersGuest UserApril 7, 2025Transformative Learning, Community Engagement, Holistic Education, Social Emotional Learning, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Service Learning, International Education, Wellbeing, Nature-based Learning, Community Partnerships, Global Citizenship

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'tGuest UserFebruary 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'tGuest UserDecember 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'tGuest UserDecember 13, 2024Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Changemakers, School Identity, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Secondary School, Community Partnerships, Community Engagement

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 SLGuest UserSeptember 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 LearnersGuest UserApril 1, 2024Empathy to Impact, Global Citizenship, Community Partnerships, Middle School

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