Lightning in a Bottle: How Three Educators Turned Community into Curriculum

Building empathy, gratitude, and true community that spans languages and subject areas

Community Engm't, SL for Early LearnersBrianDecember 15, 2025Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Service Learning, Experiential Learning, Holistic Education, Student Leadership, Sustainability 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

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 LearnersLeeAnne LavenderNovember 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 LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderOctober 30, 2025Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Service Learning, Inclusion, Professional Development, Changemakers, 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 LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderOctober 30, 2025Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Experiential Learning, Student Leadership, Holistic Education, Sustainability Education, Community Engagement, Professional Development, International Education

Building Bridges: How Seoul Foreign School Transforms Learning Through Community Partnership

From the seeds of tradition grows a lasting opportunity for community engagement

Community Engm't, SL for M+S Learners, SL for Early Learners, All-School SLLeeAnne LavenderOctober 15, 2025Community Engagement, Inquiry-Based Learning, Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Curriculum Development, Student Agency, International Schools, Local Partnerships, Empathy to Impact

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 LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderOctober 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

Guardians for the Future: An Educational Movement Begins

When a guiding coalition of experienced educators unites, anything is possible

Inspire Citizens Team, Professional DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderSeptember 23, 2025Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, Sustainability Education, Holistic Education, Service Learning, Community Engagement, Student Leadership, Experiential Learning, Inclusion, Professional Development

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 DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderAugust 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 TeamLeeAnne LavenderAugust 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 DevelopmentLeeAnne LavenderJune 9, 2025Global Citizenship, Service Learning, Transformative Learning, Student Leadership, Community Engagement, Sustainability Education, Whole School Change, Professional Development, International Education

Art as Action: Service Learning through Visual Storytelling

Inspiring art that fosters empathy, action, and global citizenship

Community Engm't, Student Leadership, Eco-MediaLeeAnne LavenderJune 9, 2025Service Learning, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Global Citizenship, Community Engagement, Sustainability Education, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, Experiential Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Holistic Education

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 TeamLeeAnne LavenderMay 13, 2025Service Learning, Community Engagement, Global Citizenship, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Experiential Learning, Professional Development, Inclusion, Social Emotional Learning, International Education, Global Citizenship Certificate, 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 LearnersLeeAnne LavenderMay 5, 2025Service Learning, Community Partnerships, Student Leadership, Global Citizenship, Transformative Learning, International Education, Professional Development, Social Emotional Learning

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

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

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