Publications

Because students spend a majority of their time with teachers and classmates, schools are a very important source of social emotional learning (SEL).

Social Emotional Learning: Why You Need to Teach it This Year

Besides their families, students spend a majority of their time with their teachers and classmates. Because …

Although a number of health organizations recommend against mobile devices in the bedroom, Common Sense Media's recent study found that nearly 70% of teens take their devices to bed.

Increased Lack of Sleep in Teens and Adults Attributed to Mobile Devices, Study Shows

A good night’s rest has many lasting benefits: increased concentration and productivity, a lower risk for obesity, …

3Doodler, a revolutionary 3D Pen, opens new possibilities for creation and collaboration in classrooms by allowing students to “draw” actual elements and diagrams.

3Doodler Brings a New Dimension to the Classroom

What if doodling didn’t have to be a distraction in the classroom or a sign that …

Rose Puffer has served as superintendent of the International School of Islamabad since 2005 and is pictured speaking at last year’s graduation commencement.

AAIE Superintendent of the Year Rose Puffer: Life & Leadership

Rose Puffer was recently recognized as the AAIE (Association for the Advancement of International Education) 2019 …

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) has expanded tremendously, with over 160,000 students attempting the diploma in May 2017.

8 Tips for IB Diploma Programme Teachers

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) has become the most famous and recognized high school program in recent …

Photo: The summit of Pedra de Gavea.

Rio: The World’s Best Beach City

Five years after the World Cup and three years after the Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is …

“When I was looking at their MAP Growth scores, I realized that I had an incredible range of learners.” Laura Vas, Teacher, American International School of Budapest

The Art of Using Data Purposefully: How an IB School in Budapest is modeling ways to transform literacy as measured by MAP Growth

When teacher Laura Vas first set out to create a hybrid approach to helping her students …

We desired solitude and the confidence that comes with crossing endless stretches of open ocean, but just as important to us was having time to freely explore above and below the water.

Westward Bound: From Classroom to Catamaran

A gale hammered our boat for weeks between Bora Bora and Niue. The steering components were …

With some simple financial planning and discipline, expats moving abroad can ensure that they keep their financial affairs back home in order and their long-term goals on track.

Relocating Overseas? These 6 Tips Will Help Keep Your Financial Affairs and Goals on Track

With the rise of the international education sector, greater numbers of educators are packing their bags …

College Admissions Consultants, Parents, Students, and High School Counselors can and should work collaboratively to ethically assist students in the college admissions process.

4 Tips to Promote Ethical College Admissions

The recent headline news detailing the corruptive state of the undergraduate admissions process at certain ‘selective’ American universities …

Educators can help students cultivate strategies to become happier, nicer, and more successful.

Kindness in Kind: Teaching Students to Cultivate Kindness and Happiness

The Dalai Lama recently challenged schools around the world to teach a subject that isn’t traditionally …

Convivencia, a Spanish word which translates to "living together," is often used in Colombian culture to describe how groups of people get along and understand one another.

Convivencia: How a Team Building Activity Brought Me Closer to My Students

You know those moments you sometimes have in life, when you look around and think “how …