Today
How international schools are being impacted by geopolitics
With the world currently experiencing the most armed conflict since the Second World War, it’s inevitable that the international sector will suffer some ripple effects. But how are geopolitical tensions playing out in schools? Dan Worth investigates
Why leaders need to audit their spheres of influence
Assessing your spheres of influence can bring clarity to your school or trust leadership structure, argues Chris Baker
How to ensure teachers of all ages have a voice in your school
An international school leader outlines how they paired teachers of all ages and experience to ensure a breadth of opinions for new school initiatives
Yesterday
‘The Trump effect’: US universities’ allure fades for international students
A British Council report finds many international students are applying to institutions closer to home – something that schools are witnessing first-hand as part of a major market shift
Wealthier pupils benefited most from ‘gifted and talented’ scheme
A now-defunct government programme for ‘gifted and talented’ students could have ‘inadvertently reinforced educational inequalities’, say researchers – but they still want to see the idea revived
How schools can show parents the value of play
Some parents query why their child is still playing rather than engaging with formal teaching. Paul Ramchandani explains how EYFS professionals can help change their view
War’s impact on schools puts future peace in jeopardy
IB chief Olli-Pekka Heinonen reflects on how wars rob children of a normal childhood and disrupt learning, but says we must hold faith in the purpose of education
Friday
Ofsted recruits unpaid inspectors as part of pilot scheme
Inspectors recruited under the scheme will not get an inspection fee, with Ofsted instead contributing to their employers’ costs
Teachers should have to earn the right to use AI
AI can be a huge help for teachers – but its use must not come at the expense of hard-earned professional wisdom, writes this educator
Thursday
Cognita enters Austrian market with Salzburg school buy
International schools group is now operating in 21 countries after deal for IB curriculum school with 230 pupils
We need to talk about the neurodivergent teachers in our schools
There must be plenty of teachers who are neurodivergent, but we never hear about them, says one former head who has ADHD. Are they getting the support they need in schools?
How to make your action research matter
Too often, teachers’ action research projects fail to have the whole-school impact that they should, argues Sally Franklin. Here are five key questions to ask to put that right
