Technical vs Adaptive Work: What School Leaders Must Understand

February 24, 2026

Technical vs Adaptive Challenges in Schools Reflections from Harvard’s Leading the Change Leadership in schools is rarely about a lack of effort.It is often about a lack of diagnosis. One of the most powerful distinctions I have encountered in my recent studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, in the course “Leading the Change” … More Technical vs Adaptive Work: What School Leaders Must Understand

Bu Şehirde Adım Var

February 23, 2026

“I Left My Name in This City” Ramazan Dicle, Copenhagen, February 23, 2026 Valizimde yarım bir memleket,cebimde çatlak bir harita vardı.Kapına sessizce geldim şehir,adımı bilmeden daha. Bağrı yanık, boynu bükükbir adamdım sokaklarında.Yalnızlığı soyadım sandın,geceyi yükledin omuzlarıma. Depremler gördüm içimde,sen hiç sallanmadın.Yaralarımı sararken bentuz göllerinde yüzdürdün beni. Sildin sandın izimi,görmezden geldin yüzümü,misafir dedin, geçer dedin —ama … More Bu Şehirde Adım Var

Clear Is Kind: Reflections on Clarity, Courage, and Care in Education

January 8, 2026

Clear is kind.”This is more than a motto for me—it is a professional compass. In schools, we work in complex ecosystems. There are students, teachers, leaders, parents, systems, policies, emotions, deadlines, and constant change. In such environments, clarity is not optional. It is an ethical responsibility. And when clarity is missing, the impact is rarely … More Clear Is Kind: Reflections on Clarity, Courage, and Care in Education

Beyond Bloom: How Digital Tools Are Shaping Collective Thinking in Education

October 5, 2025

by Ramazan Dicle Prague, 05 October 2025 We are living through a quiet but profound transformation in how we think, learn, and build knowledge together. For decades, education has largely focused on developing individual cognition: helping learners understand, analyze, and synthesize information within their own minds. But what happens when we start thinking together—visibly, synchronously, … More Beyond Bloom: How Digital Tools Are Shaping Collective Thinking in Education

Rethinking School Feedback: From Data to Dialogue

May 19, 2025

Reading and watching Alan Smith’s insights on data literacy sparked a deep reflection on how data—particularly feedback—is used in educational contexts. Schools, ironically the institutions meant to model learning and ethical inquiry, often become arenas where data is collected uncritically, analyzed selectively, and then wielded to support decisions already made. In other words: feedback, once … More Rethinking School Feedback: From Data to Dialogue

Embracing a Culture of Growth: My Three-Year Journey with Benchmarking at ISH

May 10, 2025

A New Role and a Bold Mission Three years ago, I stepped into the role of Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator at the International School of Hellerup (ISH). Almost immediately, our Board presented me with a clear and challenging mandate: implement a schoolwide benchmarking system to track student progress. It was a bold mission, especially … More Embracing a Culture of Growth: My Three-Year Journey with Benchmarking at ISH

Behind the Dream: The Silent Struggles of International School Teachers

April 10, 2025

From the outside, the life of an international school teacher often looks like a dream — traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, teaching bright young minds in well-resourced classrooms. Many even imagine the picturesque life that follows: marrying a local partner, settling down in a European city, raising multilingual children, and perhaps buying a home. … More Behind the Dream: The Silent Struggles of International School Teachers

Nurturing Positive Environments: Breaking Free from Silos in Education

September 5, 2023

In my role as a workshop leader, I’ve been fortunate to visit schools around the world and engage with educators from diverse backgrounds. One recurring theme that has struck me is the unfortunate pattern of discord in many educational institutions. This discord often stems from a toxic leadership culture that seems more focused on criticism … More Nurturing Positive Environments: Breaking Free from Silos in Education

Navigating the Terrain of Leadership and Learning: Inspiring Growth in Educational Contexts

July 27, 2023

Dear friends and fellow educators, I feel truly humbled to share with you a deeply personal visual representation that has been a guiding light throughout my journey as an instructional coach and education professional. This mind map holds a special place in my heart, as it beautifully captures the connections I’ve made with the big … More Navigating the Terrain of Leadership and Learning: Inspiring Growth in Educational Contexts

Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Profound Journey of Self-Reflection and Change

July 27, 2023

Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on a book that has truly rocked my world: “Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race and Racism” by Tracey A. Benson and Sarah E. Fiarman. Prepare for an enlightening ride through the depths of our own biases and their impact on education. As an … More Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Profound Journey of Self-Reflection and Change