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

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

60 Seconds to Change the World: Empowering Student Voices at Dulwich College (Singapore)

A groundbreaking collaboration is putting Year 9 students in the director’s seat through a novel educational design challenge created by Inspire Citizens and Dulwich College (Singapore).

Student Leadership, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderJanuary 28, 2025Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Changemakers, Middle School, Social Emotional Learning, Inclusion, Experiential Learning

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

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

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

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

All Aboard: How A Unified Approach Plays a Key Role in Dramatically Improving A Language Learning Program

Jenny recalls that the parent response to the shift in Chinese language instruction was a little uncertain at first. In a context that has long respected parent expectations for a rigorous curriculum, the updates were viewed a little skeptically. “Now, I almost never receive any questions,” explains Jenny. “Parents see their kids differently - they observe their children not only learning language skills but also thinking about their responsibilities in the world.”

SDGs, SL for M+S LearnersLeeAnne LavenderMay 8, 2024Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Middle School, Interdisciplinary, SDGs, Language Learning

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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