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

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

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'tLeeAnne LavenderFebruary 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

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

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 Ego to Eco: The Transformative Work of IC’s Ivy Yan

Ivy Yan is living the kind of nature-based and reflective life that makes her teaching tangible to her students.

Eco-Media, Inspire Citizens Team, SDGs, Student LeadershipLeeAnne LavenderOctober 25, 2024Experiential Learning, Holistic Education, Mindfulness in Education, Global Citizenship, Sustainability Education, Student Leadership, Transformative Learning, Nature-based Learning

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