Empathy to Impact: Student Voices on Global Citizenship Education & Community Engagement

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• Connect with STAND via faculty liaison, Rachael Thrash: [email protected]
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Episode Summary 
On this episode, we return to the International School of Helsinki and reconnect with a student-led leadership group with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, STAND. This stands for Students Together AgaiNst Discrimination. This student-led group is doing amazing work to transform the culture of their school and create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. ISH is on a journey to becoming a place where differences are cherished, diversity is celebrated, and somewhere that all students and faculty feel they are a valued part of the community. Join me as I speak with Soomin, Sophie, Bao and Andrei to learn about their upcoming projects, aspirations for the future, and the impact that STAND continues to have in their community.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• To learn more about the Base 10 Changemaker Summit being held in Munich Germany on May 23-25, or to find out how to get involved, check out this blog post or email Kathryn Berkman - [email protected]
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Episode Summary 

Our story begins in 2023 when a group changemakers from AISB in Budapest, Hungary had the opportunity to attend the student-led changemaker conference in Germany at FIS. The seeds were planted, and when the students got back to their school, things began to sprout. Listen to this episode to meet Cemre, Misi, Somin, and Lara to hear what they have been up to as leaders and changemakers in their school, their aspirations for the future, and the growing changemaker culture at AISB.

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Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
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Episode Summary 

On this encore episode we are going all the way back to our 4th ever podcast where I meet Caroline, Fina and Neil who are living in Malaysia. These students would actually be in middle school now. On this episode, we discuss a project that they did at the end of 3rd grade that involved becoming more aware of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, learning some new technology and research skills and producing media to have an impact.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses run throughout the school year. Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to [email protected] for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
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Episode Summary 

AYMUN stands for Aspiring Youth Model United Nations. Noah, my guest this week, is passionate about debate and MUN. Listen how he and his friends are breaking down barriers and inspiring cross cultural collaboration to make MUN more accessible to any who want to participate and entirely youth lead. Learn more and register for their next conference at the links below.

• Website: https://aspiringyouthmun.wixsite.com/aspiring-youth-model
• Gmail: [email protected]
• (Where you register) MYMUN: https://mymun.com/conferences/aymun-2024
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspiringyouthmun

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 9! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• Join our challenge! Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and send a screenshot to [email protected] for a chance to win a 50% PD Discount or Virtual Classroom Visit
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Episode Summary 

Harry, David, Ngoc Tu & Ido are fifth grade students at Hanoi International School. Listen how the book A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park and a virtual visit from one of our podcast changemakers, Nkoba, inspired them to become community leaders and take action to work towards achieving SDG target 6.1 ensuring universal and equitable access to safe water.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 9! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• Connect sustainability, service learning, economics, mathematics and data science in Sriya’s interactive simulation Grow All Wealth
• Check out Mia‘s book, A Blueprint for Saving the Planet, and Sriya’s book, Being the One
• Empower students to pursue their ideas with the UAE Changemakers Collaborative and listen to their podcast
• Involve your school or host your own conference as part of the Global Issues Network 
• Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

I first connected with Mia and Sriya when they were keynote speakers at the Toddle Service Learning Summit last fall, and was very inspired by all they have accomplished as changemakers. Sriya is currently a senior at ASD in Dubai and Mia is a senior at the International School of Amsterdam. Listen to hear what sparked their changemaker journey and what advice they have for leading projects and empowering global citizens at your school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get up to 56% off when subscribing and use the discount code E2I for additional 20% off both one-time purchases and subscriptions.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

The student-led Changemaker Conference in 2022 at FIS started a movement and it is amazing to see similar conferences popping up in different regions like Doha and Budapest. If you are interested in being involved in this year‘s conference, it is being held in Munich in May 2024 and you can learn more at this link. This is a great opportunity for aspiring changemakers to make connections, develop new skills and move forward on their changemaker journey.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• Learn more about the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and become a sponsor by clicking this link. You can even get your logo on one of their rockets.
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Episode Summary 

This episode is all about rocket science. Meet members of the Olympia High School Aerospace Club and learn how they are following their passions for science, math and engineering, applying their learning in a fun and engaging way, and building 21st century skills by creating a community for aspiring rocket scientists at their school.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• Watch the film Lying Dead, winner of Best Picture at the 2023 Green is Gold Film Festival 
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Episode Summary 

A detective is called to investigate the murder of an environmental innovator. Details begin to emerge that raise questions about the truth of these seemingly sustainable practices. Listen to learn more as we meet the students behind this award-winning film.

Thanks to Magic Mind for sponsoring this podcast episode. Click the link to get one month free when subscribing for three months and use the discount code EMPATHYPOD20 for an additional 20% off.

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

If you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. 

• Considering professional development? Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate courses launch March 7! Click to learn more and register for these impactful programs
• You can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this link
• Share using #EmpathytoImpact

Episode Summary 

Said El Kadi had an interesting experience in the fall of 2022. He was the keynote speaker at the NESA Leadership Conference held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a space usually reserved for the Who’s Who of educational consultants and school leaders in the international school community. This time though, they selected a student and any who were in attendance would tell you they made the right choice. Said grew up attending international schools in Cairo and Beirut and is currently in his first year as an undergraduate at Harvard University. You might’ve heard of it. In our conversation, Said talks about how it was his community involvement, not academics, that led him to where he is today and really shaped his life so far. Join me as we look at how passion and drive for change can be transformed into sustainable  policies that improve our communities, and how involving students is such an important part of shaping our desired future. 

Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.