This NAIS initiative celebrates independent and international schools spearheading some of the world’s most thought-provoking education innovation in teaching, learning, and technology integration.
NAIS member and subscriber schools located in the U.S. and in other countries are creatively transforming education through cutting-edge programs and practices. The unique offerings equip students with the necessary experiences, knowledge, and skills to flourish and succeed in an ever-changing and interconnected world where technology is rapidly advancing and jobs are evolving from traditional norms. These model programs will spur new ideas and innovations for educators and leaders at schools worldwide to provide students with opportunities for future success in their education, careers, and beyond.
You can also learn about some of these stories firsthand at Thrive, the NAIS annual conference, through the Idea Exchange program and multiple workshops.
The stories in this booklet cover the following topics:
- Teaching and Learning: global, experiential, environmental, and outdoor education; mind-brain education; curriculum development; vocational training; sports; entrepreneurship; sustainability; and more.
- Technology Integration: artificial intelligence (AI); virtual reality (VR); wearable tech; public blockchains; robotics; gamification; hybrid learning; and more.
Please join us in celebrating these exceptional programs at independent and international schools around the world.
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The following is a list of school programs featured in this year’s brochure.
U.S. SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Atlanta International School (GA): AISx: Learning Without Limits
- Deerfield Academy (MA): 21st Century Stewardship: Infusing Environmental Stewardship Education with Global Citizenship
- Harpeth Hall School (TN): How NeuroTeach Transformed Our Teaching and Learning
- Saddle River Day School (NJ): The Student-Led Global AI Learning Initiative
- Synapse School (CA): Exploring Universal Design Through American Ninja Warrior
- University School of Nashville (TN) and Ransom Everglades School (FL): Digital Humanities and Game Design: Centering the Student Experience
- Windham Woods School (NH): Animal-Assisted Learning: Engaging All Students
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Bayview Glen Independent School (Canada): The Collaborative Cubing for Sustainability
- International School of Bangkok (Thailand): Co-Curriculars Reimagined: Learning Through Collaboration
- Leysin American School (Switzerland): Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship: Changemakers @ LAS
- The American School in Japan (Japan): Deep Learning Signature Program
- The American School of Lima (Peru): Students Leading in the Ethical Use of Generative AI, Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- The Rockhampton Grammar School (Australia): The Rockhampton Grammar School Agriculture Programme
If your school is interested in submitting a profile for next year’s brochure, please contact NAIS Senior Director of Global Initiatives Ioana Wheeler at wheeler@nais.org and fill out this form.
If you are interested in the NAIS Thrive Idea Exchange program, please contact NAIS Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives Jacqueline Wolking at wolking@nais.org.