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Crafting Innovation: Embracing the Creative Dreamer Within
Have you ever wondered what sets creativity and innovation apart? It’s like trying to distinguish between two close cousins, they share similarities, but there’s a subtle difference that makes each one unique. Creativity is all about flexing those mental muscles to come up with fresh, original ideas. It’s like being the

The Power of Words: Unlocking Literacy Across All Subjects
Author: Nadia Halabi Introduction It was 2015 in the teachers’ lounge when I first heard that conversation taking place between two of my colleagues, who weren’t English teachers! “I’m here to teach them Science and not reading and writing!” “That is the English teacher’s job, and not ours!” That conversation struck

Towards a Skill-Based Assessment System in the UAE
Author: Samar Barakeh Introduction With an increasing emphasis on student-centered learning, the United Arab Emirates has made a substantial effort to reform its education sector (both public and private) to move from rote-memorization of facts towards a skill-based system that prepares students to thrive in the 21st century. The skill-based system

Transformational Leadership: The Catalyst for the Demise of Traditional Business Management Models
Author: Elie el Khoury Introduction Transformational leadership is a leadership style that focuses on encouraging and motivating workers to achieve their full capability. It goes beyond the traditional top-down path and emphasizes cooperation, invention, and particular growth. In the moment’s fleetly changing business geography, effective leadership plays a pivotal part in

UAE Teens in Crisis?
Author: Yara Rouhana, MA Clinical Psychology Adolescence: The most difficult stage of development Adolescence is a critical stage of development where significant biological, psychological, and social changes occur in one’s life. It’s also known for its vulnerability to mental health disorders, as it’s estimated that about 50% of mental illness starts

Igniting Stars: Empowering Arab Women as STEM Innovators
Author: Dr. Heba Chaya, PhD in Science Education/ STEM Education The Overlooked Role of Women in STEM In the ever-evolving landscape of education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) emerges as a potent catalyst for change and progress. It promises innovation and a brighter future for societies worldwide. However, a crucial

Sustainability Mindset: A Social Emotional Skill
In recent years, the concept of sustainability has paved its way in the educational field, teaching and encouraging children to adopt various sustainable behaviors: from using less electricity and water to reusing recycled material; therefore, the understanding of sustainability has been limited to its relation to the ‘external’ environment. What these

Cultivating Sustainable Young Minds
In today’s rapidly changing world, the importance of instilling a sustainable mindset in young minds cannot be overstated. Children are not only the future of our society but also the stewards of our planet. As we face unprecedented environmental challenges, it becomes essential to integrate the principles of sustainability into the

Strategizing the Path to a Brighter Future
Strategy as a Pillar for Sustainable Change In my previous blog, I examined leadership as the first pillar of sustainable change. Effective leaders have the power to inspire, motivate and mobilize all stakeholders to work towards common goals by promoting a culture of collaboration and communication and by fostering a sense

Exploring the Synergy of Transformational Leadership and Artificial Intelligence
As technology develops and artificial intelligence becomes more prominent, the role of transformational leadership has also evolved. These types of leaders focus on inspiring and motivating their teams to achieve higher levels of performance and creativity. The connection between transformational leadership and artificial intelligence, still, went mainly unexplored. In this blog, we’ll