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…
Canadian International School, Bangalore (CISB) proudly celebrates its 30th year as one of India’s pioneering IB schools. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a globally recognized standard of quality, CISB’s diploma is accepted by universities worldwide, ensuring students’ academic…
In international schools across the globe, demographic shifts are contributing to a change in the linguistic landscape, with more students who come to school speaking primarily the local language. How can schools respond to ensure their guiding documents align with both their…
MLRC School Network Director, Jon Nordmeyer, will present Defining the Core Practice of Co-Planning for Student Success as part of the session Validation of Teacher Performance Assessments: Simulation Based Measures of Core Teaching Practices at the upcoming NCME Conference in Los Angeles…
Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ) is a British international school located in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. The DCSZ community is multicultural and multilingual, with students and teachers from a wide range of language and cultural backgrounds. DCSZ has the vision of helping students make a positive…
Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit international school located in Sai Kung, Hong Kong. As an inclusive school, they truly value how children learn as well as what they learn. Teachers provide rich and engaging opportunities for every individual to discover their passions, pursue…
Esther Bettney Heidt, MLRC School Network Researcher, will present "Maximizing Multilingual Minds: Exploring New Research" at the upcoming Mixing Minds & Languages conference held at the International School of Leiden this Friday, March 6. Esther will present new developments in language education research…
📚 Empowering Educators: Action Research as a Tool for Systemic Change The Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) is pleased to announce that MLRC School Network Researcher, Esther Bettney Heidt, and WIDA Assistant Director of Multilingual Policy and Outreach, Grazzia Maria Mendoza Chirinos, will be presenting at the TESOL…