Guidelines for national schools to act local and think global
Schools in the UAE need to consider the fact that we live in a rapidly shrinking world. Students, these days, are part of a much larger global community. They’re used to questioning their...
5 famous authors that made books for Gen Y
The book-buying market has been booming. And it isn’t the baby boomers enjoying the number one position in the market. Surprisingly it is the Millennials. Also referred to as Generation Y, Millennials are...
How to build resilience in children
Children are wonderful little creatures. They really are. One day they’re yodeling your name when you’re giving them a birthday present and the next they’re just screeching to get a toy or not...
Want to learn digital programs after-school? Here are the top online course providers for...
Online education is gaining popularity quite fast nowadays. In 2002, a state showed that nearly one in four students take at least some college courses online.
If you’re struggling to find informative material to...
10 activities to do with your family during autumn
Autumn is here and so is the fun packed things you and your child could do. Long school schedules, busy hours for parents could mean not enough time for outdoor activities. Worry not,...
Mindful Schools: Why meditation is needed
In the Arab world, Meditation has been the “it” word among adults for quite some time. Meditation videos are going viral and mindfulness coaches (also called mentors) and centers are making good money....
90s tech-crazes students didn’t know existed
During school, we all got nostalgic for these things that kept us jittering in days before the internet made such an impact. If you were lucky enough to learn about them during your...
How schools can expand their brand presence and reach
In today’s world of social media and 24-hour news, everything and everyone has to have some kind of presence. Schools and educational institutions aren’t exempt from this – having a strong brand presence...
The ideal qualities of an effective school principal
The role of a school principal, to say the least, is like walking on a tight rope. They are the leaders who guide a school collectively on the right path. While the duties...
Teacher development is as important as student development
A good teacher is any school’s greatest asset. They are high in demand and rare in supply. The best investment any school can make for its students is to recruit the best, most...