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An average student consumes approximately 2,160 school meals during their time at school from grade one to 12 (6,500 meals when morning and afternoon snacks are included), and more than 10,000 for students living on campus. While the first 1,000 days of life are universally recognized as the most critical period for nutritional development, far fewer people realize that the second most important window is adolescence, from ages 10 to 18. This developmental stage is defined by

The presence of AI in our lives is unavoidable, and in many cases it has served to streamline tasks and make day to day life easier. In education, however, most discussion has focused on student facing use. Yet as someone who supports technology both in classrooms and behind the scenes, I noticed a gap in how AI could support the systems that keep schools running for students, families, and staff.

In education, the pace, the complexity of stakeholders, and the unique cultures are challenging. Schools are managing a far wider and more interconnected universe of risk than many outsiders (and even some insiders) appreciate. Unless risk management roles are formally defined and coordinated, fragmentation and vulnerabilities become inevitable.

Deferred maintenance rarely shows up all at once. It isn’t a sudden collapse that makes headlines - it’s the slow drip of neglect over years. A roof patched again instead of replaced. A boiler reset instead of repaired. A hallway that’s “mostly dry” when it rains. Each delay feels small. Each postponement feels temporary. But every “next year” is a gamble with safety, trust, taxpayer and family dollars. A Global Problem With Local Impact This issue isn’t unique to one distric

We’ve pulled together a list of podcasts on school operations, facilities, and maintenance. These podcasts are all about operations and facilities management. Some aren’t solely school focused, but they still offer valuable insights and ideas for school operations teams.

Emergencies can happen without warning and international schools often face added complexity due to varying cultural expectations and legal requirements. Having a clear, well structured crisis management plan that is easy to access protecting students, staff and the wider school community. It also plays a key role in managing the school’s reputation during and after a crisis. In high pressure moments, you can only do your best and your best begins well before the crisis hits,