Publications

Flipped learning moves teacher-centered instruction out of the classroom and replaces it with more classroom student-centered activities.

Gauging The Flipped Classroom’s Effectiveness

Flipped learning, or the flipped classroom, is an instructional model that has gained a large following …

Learn how the science of “optimism“ can help your students achieve more, be generally more healthy and enjoy their lives.

Learned Helplessness & Optimism: How teachers can transform pessimists into optimists

What do you do with the chronically pessimistic student? You know, the one that gets a …

In contrast to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are typically flavored with mint or fruit essences over a liquid containing nicotine, and produce a vapor through an electric heating element.

1 in 4 Teens Have Participated in Vaping, According to CDC

Teen vaping is on the rise – and school districts and regulators are beginning to take …

After an initial pilot program last year, administrators at San Mateo High School in California decided to implement a full cell phone ban during the school day for students this year.

California High School Becomes the Largest U.S. School to go Cell Phone Free

With increasing evidence that persistent access to cell phones can impair learning and cause restlessness and lack of sleep, …

Nigeria: In the aftermath of a militant occupation of her village, Hawa, 12, learns under the guidance of her teacher, Al Haji El Saddiq, (right). She has a powerful sense of purpose. “If I learn, the younger ones in the community will learn like me.” Credit: UNICEF

2 Million Children In Central and West Africa Lack Access to Basic Education

In Central and West Africa, longstanding conflicts among governments, militants, insurgents, and other actors have sadly …

Teaching internationally has been the most rewarding professional decision I have taken, as the journey has allowed me to meet new people, explore different cultures, and improve my professional practice.

13 Reasons Why Every Teacher Should Go International

It was 2008, and I was halfway through my second year as a public school teacher …

A new partnership between the Inspired Classroom and the United States Institute of Peace will engage students in developing projects that elevate peacebuilding stories.

The USIP & Inspired Classroom Challenge Kicks Off for Schools Across the U.S.

(Washington, DC and Missoula, MT) – The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has partnered with …

Taking the initiative with your own professional development and finding resourceful and different ways to spark your growth as a teacher can sometimes yield the best results.

It’s Your Professional Development – Own It!

One hallmark of an educator of excellence is having the mindset of “never stop learning.” We …

Although conventional wisdom might suggest that the best way to improve core academic competency is increased exposure to these subjects, a new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that students with high music participation and engagement perform better academically than their peers.

Does Student Participation in Music Lead to Higher Academic Outcomes?

In an age of tightening school budgets, administrators and legislators often look toward cutting or reducing programs deemed …

When educators are able to focus on their own wellness, classroom environments and student outcomes are positively affected.

Rest and Recovery: An Essential Element of Educator Wellness

Wellness in our schools has become an essential topic of focus over the past several years; …

Our daughter, Sofia, recently learned about growth and fixed mindsets in her second grade classroom.

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: A Second Grader’s Perspective

Sofia Lind is a second grader from Illinois. Recently, she learned about fixed and growth mindsets …

The view from the other side of the recruiting table: what are some best practices and tips for administrators at international teacher recruiting fairs?

International School Recruitment Fairs: An Administrator’s Perspective

The international school recruiting season is once again upon us, as schools look to fill their …