Humanities Week: We are the Children of the World

Posted on 27th Feb 2018 in School News, China

Where better than an international school to explore the world’s diversity? With student bodies comprised of dozens of nationalities and mother tongues, international schools present students with the unique opportunity to experience firsthand the variety of ideas, customs and perspectives that make up our planet.

When your Alumni Council is wilting

Posted on 20th Feb 2018 in International Schools, International Education

In 2011, the Alumni/ae Council at St. Paul Academy and Summit School in Minnesota was nearly nonexistent. Other than holding monthly meetings and a lackluster fundraising phonathon, the council sponsored no programs or events; it did not follow its bylaws and had no reporting structure or processes for recruiting new members. Most of the 11 council members were suffering from volunteer fatigue. The council frequently discussed the need to recruit new members but never developed an action plan. In short, it was time for a change.

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