Developing Teachers and Teacher Leaders: Lessons from Harvard’s Leading the Learning (Module 3)

Reflections from the Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML), Harvard Graduate School of Education Introduction One of the most powerful insights from the Leading the Learning course at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is that school improvement does not happen through leadership alone. While strong systems, clear structures, and aligned goals are … More Developing Teachers and Teacher Leaders: Lessons from Harvard’s Leading the Learning (Module 3)

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

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