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

Adventures in Changemaking: Sophie Peccaud and the Work of Inspiring Others to Act

Exploring the motivations that are helping a generation of students lead with purpose

Inspire Citizens Team, All-School SL, Community Engm't, Experiential Learning, Student LeadershipBrianApril 23, 2026Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, International Education, Changemakers

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

Sustainable Success: Creating the Conditions for Student Leaders to Thrive

What does it look like to model balance, collaboration, and purpose in student leadership development?

Student Leadership, SL for M+S Learners, Student ConferencesBrianMarch 20, 2026Student Leadership, Professional Development, Community Engagement, Social Emotional Learning, International Education, Transformative Learning

From Global Childhood to Global Citizenship: The Story of IC’s Lottie Dowling

Turning curiosity into a model of global citizenship

Inspire Citizens TeamBrianFebruary 27, 2026Global Citizenship, International Education, Professional Development, Transformative Learning, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Inspire Citizens Team

Building a Student Leadership Conference That Lasts: Lessons from Morocco

Rooted in local voices and student agency, the Morocco Student Leadership Conference transformed global ideals into collaborative action plans students carried back to their communities

Experiential Learning, Inspire Citizens Team, Student Leadership, Student ConferencesBrianFebruary 10, 2026Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, International 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

Real-world Ready: How Schools Are Powering Up Student Leadership with Inspire Citizens' Micro-Credentials

Just like a gamer choosing the next skill tree to develop, students take ownership of their path.

All-School SL, Student LeadershipBrianDecember 11, 2025Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Service Learning, International Education, Changemakers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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