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

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 LearnersLeeAnne LavenderApril 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

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

Food for Thought: Redefining Experiential Learning at ICS Zurich

Food systems, climate impact, and ethical decision-making are all part of the fun

SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderFebruary 26, 2025Experiential Learning, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Service Learning, International Education

Promoting a Service Mindset Through Community Learning and Engagement

In a progressive move towards redefining the purpose and impact of service learning, Singapore American School (SAS) is embarking on a profound transformation.

All-School SL, Student LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderJanuary 15, 2025Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, International Education

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

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

From Punk Roots to Global Impact: Meet Inspire Citizens Founder Aaron Moniz

Aaron’s unconventional journey into education began at the age of nine when he discovered punk rock. The lyrics and ethos of this marginalized genre became foundational to his outlook as an emerging teen and would go on to influence his life in more sophisticated ways.

Inspire Citizens TeamLeeAnne LavenderOctober 14, 2024Empathy to Impact, Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Diversity, Interdisciplinary, DEIJ, International Education

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

When are Issues “Too Big”... and When Are They Not?

It’s a moment every educator cherishes: sunshine is streaming through the windows as a fourth grader comes running into the classroom. He nearly trips over his own feet as he can’t wait to share with his teacher (and anyone else within earshot!) that, “We DID it! We’re HELPING!”

SDGs, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderMay 5, 2024Global Citizenship, Service Learning, International Education, Student Leadership, SDGs, Empathy to Impact

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