Writing & Research

As we approach the end of the academic year, many school leaders are pushing through an incredible amount of work—final evaluations, staffing decisions, graduation prep, next-year planning, and holding the emotional weight of their teams and communities.

I’ve been thinking a lot about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and its role in international schools against the current changing political and social tides.

Too many schools waste the most powerful days of the year: orientation. If you’re a school leader, those first few days with your staff set the tone for everything that follows.