Is Too Much Tutoring Spoiling Kids?
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? We sometimes assume that learning goes hand-in-hand with getting good grades. But when it comes to a student’s grades and personal achievement, there’s a metaphorical “elephant in…
From The IB Bubble To The Real World
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? What do you do if you get into the uni of your dreams…only to discover that the course you chose isn’t the one for you? Margarita Papathanasiou…
Winning over the Doubters: Changing Hearts and Minds
WHO’S THE SPEAKER? Malcolm Nicolson is a school principal and a former Head of the IB Diploma Program Development for the IBO. In this interview, he talks about: the research that…
Smartphones in Schools
WHO’S THE SPEAKER? How are smartphones damaging the social landscape of schools, and what can we do about it? Independent Educational Consultant, Phil Morgan, explains. In this interview, you will…
Wellness and Awareness in Elementary Classrooms
WHO’S THE SPEAKER? Bonnie Greene is currently a 5th Grade classroom teacher at Cairo American College and a Circle Solutions Trainer. In this interview, she talks about how primary school…
Revision Tips for Teenagers
OVERVIEW: Most revision tips and advice for teenagers who’re preparing for an important exam focuses on tools and strategies that they can use to revise. And while these are certainly…
Relationships and Resilience
IN THIS INTERVIEW: Dr Sue Roffey talks about the dangers of toxic school environments on student and staff well-being, how to know if a school environment is toxic, and what schools…