Can artificial intelligence support multilingual learners in the classroom? Or can it unintentionally overlook the linguistic strengths they bring? As AI-powered tools become increasingly common in K–12 education, these questions become more urgent than ever. They are also the questions driving the…
École Mosaic is a bilingual French-English primary school located in Geneva, Switzerland. Following both the Swiss national curriculum and the UK national curriculum, the school welcomes children from over 40 nationalities. Its pedagogy is project-based, with learning organized around school-wide themes such as science, multiculturalism and theatre. These projects encourage…
As an education researcher focused on improving schooling and learning experiences for multilingual learners, I have always been aware of the incredible diversity in the backgrounds of multilingual learners in US classrooms. Among them, students with limited or interrupted formal education (sometimes…
As a research-practice partnership, the Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) School Network aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the lived experience of the international school classroom. This vision is most impactful when paired with strong regional advocates, which is why…
This month, we celebrate the third anniversary of the founding of the MLRC. When we chose our name, wrote our mission, and designed our logo, we embarked on a journey together with educators and scholars around the world to connect research with practice to better serve multilingual learners. The MLRC School Network, a community…
Multilingual learning practices: Leading and innovative approaches in international schools CIS (Council of International Schools) is a global membership community shaping the future of international education. The CIS community includes more than 1,600 member schools and higher education institutions in 121 countries. CIS is recognized as a leader…
SENIA International is a global network dedicated to supporting international schools in developing inclusive and responsive systems for diverse learners. Through professional learning, collaborative networks, and practical resources, SENIA works with educators and school leaders to strengthen how schools identify and respond to learning variability…
As School Network Coordinator at the MLRC School Network, I have the privilege of hearing incredible stories about how our members are making the most of their membership to transform education for their multilingual learners (MLs). The landscape of international education is shifting rapidly. According to the 2026 ISC Research Global International Schools Snapshot, “International education is now driven primarily by…
The Responsible AI for Learning (TRAIL) Lab, led by Shamya Karumbaiah, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at UW-Madison, conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of learning sciences, learning analytics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered design. The lab focuses on developing a scientific…
The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) is a nonprofit organization that connects and develops leaders across the global international school community. Founded in 1966, AAIE advances excellence in international education by promoting innovative, research-informed practices and strengthening leadership in…