We underestimate the effect that bad news, particularly about climate change, has on the minds of young people. Many young people feel that their futures and those of the planet are doomed. Hear more from Dr Laurence Peters.

A student-led initiative at the International School of Basel faced resistance and overcame scepticism to establish an impactful committee dedicated to tackling discrimination.

Are you thinking of strengthening the health and well-being support in your primary school? Here are five steps we learned through our recent experiences at St Michael’s International School, Kobe, Japan.

These compelling case studies from schools worldwide demonstrate practical examples of how wellbeing data can be used in reality.

Helping young people develop the knowledge, tools, and skills to keep themselves safer online is a vital aspect of our adult roles. A powerful medium for students to explore this topic and raise awareness while developing a new or budding skill is filmmaking.

[Childnet's international student film competition deadline: 22 June 2022]

Could I be a leader? Am I a leader? Should I even want to be a leader? Surely there are more suitable people out there. I wanted more representation. I wanted my classroom and biological children to see more people of color in the international school sector, but I had always hoped that someone else would do that work. 

The breaks we take during the summer, winter and mid-semester are vital for reinvigorating our own and our colleagues’ spirit and passion for teaching when school resumes. Middle level leaders can help teams leave for the holidays with some peace of mind.

Part three of a blog series to unpack well-being in international education welcomes student voice and perspective as a mini-case study to shine a light on what’s truly important when it comes to their well-being.

How do you approach a data-led, data-fed approach to well-being and illuminate your pursuit of the 'well-being first' school? Matthew Savage suggests ways to measure what really matters.

The thought of running off-site visits for students during the pandemic is challenging at best. But the great benefits of running educational visits for students’ well-being and learning development make it even more important for schools to have a programme of outdoor learning in place during this period. 

Here's a guide for international school educators working in schools in Ukraine, Russia and other impacted communities. It's designed to help educators navigate through the coming weeks and beyond. 

Should we do everything we can to avoid war? Of course, we should. Not everyone agrees. Read Chris Durbin's personal reflections and how vital our role-modelling is for the well-being of all students. 'What appears to be distant war comes right into your classroom and into the corridors.'

We previously asked 'What is well-being in education?' and looked at the associated challenges for schools as they align with CIS International Accreditation standards. Now, we reflect on what is driving change and consider how to react.

'Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a risk factor for anything, but stigma and discrimination creates risks.' More than ever, schools and universities recognise the importance of safeguarding their staff and students. Learn about three areas to address for schools seeking to become truly inclusive, plus an insightful case study.

What does well-being in education really mean? How can we give it a mandate and support it in our school communities? The purpose of this post, the first in a series, is to move the well-being conversation forward and share some practical resources and stimuli. Let’s start at cloud level by looking at concepts and theory.

Our highlights from the CIS Global Forum on International Higher Education Admission & Guidance provide a clear snapshot of the overarching themes and challenges facing the global admissions and guidance community.

Educational visits and outdoor learning play an extremely important role within a school community, enriching the educational programme and helping to develop students’ self-confidence, character, resilience and positive relationships with peers and adults. Jake Wiid explains the importance of an Educational Visits Coordinator role and how it could be a key part of your community.

Checking on the well-being of our students and staff is one of the most important responsibilities of educational leaders, especially when cultural norms and a lack of inclusion and diversity may prevent them from speaking up and asking for support.

Ten CIS schools and universities conducted sessions with their international students to understand better the pressures they face when making the transition from secondary school to university, especially in relation to moving across countries and cultures. Explore the three themes emerging from this CIS project so far.

Imagine the scenario. A 16-year student sobbing in a school teacher’s classroom because on the surface it would appear that he is struggling to cope with the stress of his first semester school examinations. Then you discover that this young man has a known history of anxiety and lost contact with his professional support when he transitioned between international schools and countries. Natasha Winnard gives valuable advice to help schools and educators.