Transform.Ed Briefing #30
Inside the briefing: From building better futures with lessons from the past to leaning on dedication and determination - all for creating impactful educational experiences!
Last week, we asked our readers what they thought was the biggest challenge affecting school leaders today. 50% agreed that stakeholders’ resistance to change was the major issue. 38% of respondents highlighted budget constraints as a significant concern, while 22% found ineffective communication as their greatest challenge as school leaders. These findings shed light on the key areas where leaders are seeking support and solutions.
Every challenge represents an opportunity for growth and development. Now, as education leaders, how can we effectively tackle these challenges and, in turn, cultivate personal and professional growth? Moreover, how can we inspire those around us to embrace growth amidst their own unique challenges?
Would you be willing to share your impactful strategies for navigating through these challenges and foster inspired educational leadership? Join the Global Citizenship Foundation’s Educational Leadership Community, exclusively dedicated to education leaders worldwide. Engage in discussions with peers from across the world. If you haven't signed up yet, please contact us here.
Join the Global Citizenship Foundation’s Educational Leadership Community, exclusively dedicated to education leaders worldwide. Engage in discussions with peers from across the world. If you haven't signed up yet, please get in touch with us here.
With this carefully-curated edition of Transform.Ed Briefing, you can explore featured articles, stay informed about latest education policies, participate in our weekly poll, discover global events, indulge in a recommended movie, enhance your skills with professional development opportunities, enrich your knowledge with our book recommendations and stay on top of finding exciting job opportunities!
As a first-generation learner and educator, I understand the value of inspiring educators in the lives of learners; the most inspiring educators I've encountered in life are those who never stop learning. Together, let's embark on this incredible journey of learning and transforming education for human and planetary flourishing! Subscribe to Transform.Ed and be at the forefront of shaping the many futures of education!
In service of education and visionary education leaders,
— Aaryan Salman
Director-General
Global Citizenship Foundation
📄 Big Ideas
Discover thought-provoking insights from the .ed Magazine and around the web!
Building Brighter Futures of Education with Lessons from the Past
By Dr. Amrita Vohra | .ed Magazine
School Leadership - Why It Pays to Share the Load
By The Headteacher
🗳️Poll of the Week
Our weekly poll, designed to spark conversations on critical topics impacting you and education.
📜 The Policy Pulse
Stay informed about the latest developments in education policy with our curated selection of articles, policy briefs, or other valuable resources.
Coordinated Action to Transform Education: What’s in it for Ministries of Education
By Global Partnership for Education
Participate in the Online Survey: How are Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education Integrated in Schools and Classrooms of Different Countries?
By University at Albany - State University of New York
🗓️ Global Events for Educators
Explore exciting upcoming events for educators worldwide.
Aug 07: Transforming Family Engagement in K-12 Education with AI
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Education Week
Aug 09: Making Southeast Asia’s Education Systems Work
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Asia Institute, University of Melbourne
Aug 10: Play-Responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using the Original Learning Approach
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Early Childhood Investigation Webinars.
Aug 10: Learning with Innovative Technology Conference
(Free Entry) This is an Online Event hosted by Empire State University
🎬 Lights, camera, education!
Enjoy a thought-provoking film recommendation.
Lean on Me
The dedicated but tyrannical Joe Clark is appointed the principal of a decaying inner-city school he is determined to improve by any and all means.
💻 Courses & More
Enhance your skills and competencies with our handpicked courses and professional development opportunities.
Educational Leadership: Working for Good
By FutureLearn
📚 Must Read Book
Discover our featured book recommendation, carefully selected to inspire and empower education leaders.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
By Daniel Kahneman
💼 Job Opportunities
Explore exciting career opportunities and openings in educational institutions and international organizations.
🇨🇳 Lecturer in English Composition and Public Speaking, HNU-ASU Joint International Tourism College (Deadline: 09 Aug 2023)
🇦🇪 Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi (Deadline: 23 Aug 2023)
🇬🇧 Head of School Improvement, North Liverpool Academy, Liverpool (Deadline: 24 Aug 2023)
🇸🇬 Faculty Position - Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Security, Singapore Institute of Technology (Deadline: 30 Aug 2023)
🇧🇪 Ph.D. Researcher Bridging Cognitive and Instructional Psychology and Technology, KU Leuven (Deadline: 31 Aug 2023)
🇳🇬 Education Officer OTL at International Rescue Committee (IRC) (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Assistant Professorial Lecturer, Saint Xavier University, Chicago (Deadline: Open until Filled)
🇹🇭 Head of Aquatics, BASIS International School, Bangkok (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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