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I am writing from Bogota, Colombia, where I have been working with a fantastic IB school Colegio Anglo Colombiano on their IB culture. It has got me thinking about a key...

Planning our new year induction programmePreparing for a strong startAs many schools in the northern hemisphere approach the begining of another academic year, that means...

As the school year ends, planning for next year begins…As we move from reflection into planning, schools are now setting priorities for whole-school improvement and staff...

Understanding the ideas behind programme evaluationI have recently been working with school leaders preparing for IB Programme Evaluation, and one of the most valuable discussions...

Dear colleagues,Supporting new IB CoordinatorsAt the school where I work, we are just finalising the staffing head of the new school year. One of the roles we having been...

Dear subscribers,Welcome to the April 2026 Newsletter!During the past month, some of the additional resources added to InThinking Heads & Coordinators include:

Preparing for your IB EvaluationIs your school expecting an IB evaluation in the next 18 months?I recently facilitated a ThinkIn session focused on helping IB educators prepare...

Dear colleagues,Accreditation: more than compliance: Our recent accreditation experience reminded me that its value lies not in paperwork, but in reflecting how we do things...

Leading successful initiatives in 2026Happy New Year, and welcome to the January 2026 newsletter.The start of a new year is a time when many of us set resolutions—goals...

Dear colleagues,Getting ready for IB evaluationI am writing this on the last day of an IB evaluation – it is actually a synchronised visit to a school which has three IB...