Across classrooms from Nairobi to New Delhi, students are quietly navigating the world with dyslexia, a learning difference that transcends geography, language and culture. Research shows that dyslexia affects up to 10% of the global population and appears across all writing systems, from alphabetic to logographic.

Each October, Dyslexia Awareness Month reminds educators of the importance of early screening, evidence-based teaching and celebrating neurodiversity. With the right support, dyslexic learners can thrive, and every teacher has a role to play in making that possible.

Connection is the Curriculum: An Interview with Philip Bowman
Discover how Philip Bowman, 2024 School Leader of the Year and co-founder of MARIO Education, is revolutionising classrooms worldwide through one-to-one learning conversations. From his journey as an international-school educator to building an ed-tech platform, Bowman shares insights on fostering pupil well-being, inclusion, and academic growth. Learn about MARIO’s impact, such as a 65% reduction in urgent well-being concerns at Dwight School Seoul, and what’s next for 2025-2026, including a new teacher well-being programme.

Teaching by example: How one teacher inspires beyond the classroom

Steve Hill isn’t just any teacher — with nearly three decades in education and 20 years as a Deputy Headteacher, he’s dedicated his life to inspiring students to dream big, work hard, and never give up. But Steve’s impact stretches far beyond the school walls. From climbing volcanoes in Guatemala to running marathons across the Sahara and trekking to the North Pole, he lives out the very lessons he teaches, proving that courage and resilience are more than just words on a classroom wall.

In this exclusive interview, Steve shares how his adventurous spirit transformed his approach to teaching, the challenges that tested his limits, and his mission to inspire others — one epic journey at a time.

Explore how integrating emotional literacy into international school communities fosters meaningful well-being conversations.

Emotional intelligence is inarguably an integral quality for any international educator to have. In this guest-post, we discuss why this is the case.

Coping with loss as an international teacher can be challenging. Here, we discuss grief and how to stay connected with loved ones despite your physical location.

In this post, guest writer Adrian Strooberg discusses the effects of screen time on children’s mental health, and how children can be protected from its effects.

International schools are undeniably diverse places, but are they inclusive? In this post, we discuss the importance of inclusivity and belonging in schools.

Negative self-talk can be highly destructive to your job search. In part 3, guest poster Rachael Kobylecki shares some valuable advice on how to combat it.

Negative self-talk can be highly destructive to your job search. In this post, guest poster Rachael Kobylecki shares some valuable advice on how to combat it.