Global Classroom Blog

With 35 years of teaching at ISB, Jeanne Miller shares how Universal Design for Learning empowers students to thrive in diverse, inclusive environments. In this reflection, she highlights how intentional design and flexible pathways allow every child to access learning goals in meaningful, authentic ways.

In a shifting college admissions landscape, knowing yourself is more powerful than any checklist. In this reflection, Sophia Meas Sears, Interim Director of College Counseling, explores how self-awareness helps students navigate the process with confidence, authenticity, and a sense of purpose, ultimately finding colleges where they can truly thrive.

On October 3rd and 4th, the International School of Boston (ISB) hosted the inaugural AI in K–12 Education: Teaching in Practice conference, uniting educators and experts to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in learning. Featuring keynotes, panels, and hands-on workshops, the event showcased ISB’s leadership in advancing ethical, practical, and forward-thinking approaches to AI in education.

What does it take to raise globally minded citizens who can communicate and connect across languages and cultures? Speaking two languages is only the beginning. True bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism require meaningful exposure, active practice, cultural understanding, and support from families, schools, and communities.

This article explores how ISB’s approach helps students not only navigate our interconnected world but shape it with confidence and empathy.