Lesson #2 at International School Hiring Fairs: ‘Energy is eternal delight’ – so its opposite is…?
“Energy is eternal delight” — so its opposite is…? “(h/t to William Blake who, though dead, deserves eternal credit for the eternally delightful maxim.) If, like mine, your own heart seems to pump more espresso than blood, then it may be important to consider the energy coming from those interviewing you. I’m not saying interviewers […]
Decorating Learning or Improving It? Rethinking AI Use in International Schools
How international schools can move beyond AI policy debates toward shared understanding, safe experimentation, and responsible practice across the whole community. As international schools return from winter break, one conversation is happening almost everywhere. From staff meetings to well-being check-ins and leadership conversations, the same questions keep surfacing: These are important questions. But after several […]
Why U.S. Expat Teachers Should Look Beyond “Just Filing” Their Taxes in 2026
Many U.S. expats file their tax returns correctly each year and assume that’s the end of the story. In reality, living abroad often creates unusual tax situations that open up planning opportunities most people never notice. The three scenarios below are drawn from TieTax’s years of experience working with U.S. expats and reflect real patterns […]