Long-form pieces on school leadership, leadership interviews and career growth.
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Building A Future-Ready Curriculum: What It Might Look Like In Secondary Schools
Three shifts a secondary curriculum needs to make to be genuinely future-ready: from content coverage to competency, treating AI as a curriculum question rather than just a classroom tool, and…
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The Best Way to Talk About Leadership Growth in an Interview
Leadership is a journey. You might be asked in an interview: “How have you developed as a leader?” This question tests your self-awareness, growth, and commitment to learning. Let’s break…
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Trust is Your Leadership Currency: How to Build It and Fix It When It’s Broken
Trust is the foundation of leadership. Without it, teams struggle with engagement, communication, and performance. When your team trusts you, they: Feel safe sharing ideas and concerns. Follow your direction…
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“When Should You Challenge Your Principal?—And How to Talk About It in an Interview”
Working in an international school comes with unique challenges. Leadership decisions can sometimes clash with your values or professional ethics. Knowing when and how to challenge your principal can make…
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“Belonging Over DEI? What Schools Want to Hear in Leadership Interviews”
A strong sense of belonging helps students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. It also strengthens teacher-student relationships and improves school culture. Belonging isn’t just about including different perspectives.…
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“The Secret to Inspiring Teams—And How to Talk About It in Your Interview”
Getting an assistant principal role is a big step in your leadership journey. To succeed in the interview, you need more than just a list of qualifications. You must clearly…
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Promoted to Manager? Here’s How to Earn Respect Without Losing Friends
Becoming a leader is exciting but comes with challenges. You must build trust, earn respect, and set clear expectations. If you were promoted internally, shifting from peer to manager can…
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“The Dark Side of Empathy: Unmasking Manipulative Leaders”
Some leaders understand emotions better than others. They can read people, predict reactions, and use this insight to influence decisions. But not all of them do so with good intentions.…
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Why Do Some Teachers Resist Leadership Roles?
Moving from the classroom to a leadership role is a big step. Some teachers embrace the challenge. Others avoid it. Why? Why Some Teachers Stay in the Classroom Love of…
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Leadership Interview Preparation and Recent Trends in Education 2024
Self-awareness is a key principle of leadership, and understanding how your experience and identity impact your ability to lead is essential. The questions below force you to consider the ‘why’…
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School is Not a Place..
These are a few thoughts on our first weeks back after a summer away… After a turbulent year of online learning and COVID-testing, the summer break was needed more than…
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The Show Must Go On!
During these times, laughter, kindness and caring have become the focal point for our community. Ensuring that we acknowledge that someone may be carrying a heavy burden or find a…
