This issue of K12 Digest brings together thought-provoking articles, expert interviews, and fresh perspectives from educators and leaders who are reimagining learning in meaningful ways. Together, they explore the evolving responsibilities of schools, the changing expectations of learners, and the innovative practices shaping classrooms across the globe.
Claubentz Dieujuste, Principal, United Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science
Claubentz Dieujuste is a school leader, consultant, and forthcoming author with over fifteen years of leadership experience in urban public and charter education.
Ever Li, Principal, Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy
From IB Economics teacher and SAT teaching authority to international school administrator, Mr. Ever Li has spent decades in international education.
Sacha van Straten, Head of Digital Innovation, St Catherine’s British School
Sacha van Straten is an award-winning educator and change agent with a track record of innovation using digital solutions. After an award-winning radio, TV, web TV, and interactive TV career, Sacha moved into education.
Michael Horn, Thought Leader, Author, Speaker & Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Michael Horn is the award-winning author of several books. He cohosts the top education podcasts Future U and Class Disrupted and writes the Substack newsletter The Future of Education.
Mercedes Mateo Diaz, Chief of Education, Inter-American Development Bank
Mercedes Mateo is the Division Chief of Education at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), where she leads a team of specialists and professionals to support the transformation of educational systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sethi De Clercq, Computing Lead, Head of Key Stage 1, Rugby School Thailand
Sethi De Clercq is a passionate educator with experience across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Sethi is a keynote speaker and trainer who has presented at conferences worldwide on EdTech and the future of education.
Camille McCue, PhD, Director of Innovation, The Meadows School in Las Vegas
Camille Moody McCue, PhD, is Director of Innovation at The Meadows School in Las Vegas, where she teaches innovation courses spanning computer science, engineering, and entrepreneurship.
FEATURED SCHOOLS
The Alice Smith School: Growing Global Minds with Purposeful Education
February 26, 2026
J. Addison School: Where Learning Becomes Belonging
February 26, 2026
St. Benedict School: Where Faith, Learning and Service Grow Together
January 30, 2026
Dwight School Hanoi: A World of Opportunities
October 28, 2025
EDITOR'S PICK
Building a Culture of Excellence and Character
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators & Creators
Preparing Students for Global University Success
Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
LEADERS IN FOCUS
Helping Learners See How Valuable They Are
When David J. Tinagero arrived at St. Andrew’s School in 2015, he stepped into a campus with more than a century of…
Where Boys Thrive: The South Kent Difference
Pioneering a Future Where Education Meets Innovation
ACADEMIC VIEWS
Before You Buy the Next Tool, Ask These Four Questions
Laura K. Spencer, Ed.D., is Chief Academic Officer at Elite Academic Academy, a non-classroom-based public charter network in Southern California and a…
Empowering Young Men to Make a Difference for Good
Transforming School Advancement into Human Connections
ADMIN PERSPECTIVE
Empowering Systems that Serve Every Child
Dr. Kwame R. Morton is the Superintendent of Cherry Hill Public Schools in New Jersey and the 2021 NJ Visionary Principal of…
Empowering Every Learner Beyond Classroom Walls into Global Access
Transforming Education from Tradition to Purposeful Impact
INDUSTRY VIEWS
Building Better Futures Through Early Student Success
David L. Thomas, Jr. is the National Vice President for Strategic Accounts at Panorama Education, where he partners with school districts, superintendents,…
Why the Future of Educational Technology May Involve Fewer Screens and More Conversation
Empowering Critical Data Literacy in K12 Classrooms
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Notebook
In a country as large and diverse as ours, the only way to ensure uniform access to best-in-class education for everyone is…
Ken42
Alef Education
EDTECH INSIGHTS
Integrating Virtual Technology in Education
Based in Dubai, UAE, Max Hsu is the regional director for ViewSonic Operations in the Middle East and Africa since 2018. In…
Make Learning Faster and Better For Students with Various Platforms & Tools
Why is Data and Privacy Increasingly Becoming more Popular in the EdTech Sector?
STEM STORIES
STEM, What is it Really?
Born in Brisbane, Cran has had a lifelong obsession with all things aerospace. Being a pilot since the age of 16, his…
STEAM Gaining Its Due Traction by Inspiring Young Students to be Interdisciplinary Innovators
STEM Best Practices in K-12 Education
BEST PRACTICES
The Untapped Power of Teacher and Student Self-Efficacy
Twana Young, Ph.D., is Vice President of Academic Design, Mathematics at McGraw Hill, leading development of engaging, high-quality K–12 math curriculum for…
From Theory to Action: A New IB Course Sees Students Tackle the World’s Most Complex Problems
Prioritizing Teacher Wellbeing: 4 Takeaways for School Leaders
POPULAR READS
Honoring Tradition While Pursuing Innovation
April 7, 2025
Championing Innovation in Education
February 18, 2025
Educating for Tomorrow: How Schools Can Inspire Lifelong Learners
February 3, 2025
Shaping the Future of Learning with AI, Innovation, and Imagination
January 31, 2025
Crisis in the Classroom
January 2, 2025
Moneyball, Predictive Analytics, and Discovery
November 4, 2024
BOOKS & REVIEW
Book Review: Manuel Hernandez’s Every Child Coming to America
I love reading the writings of young immigrants who come to America because of circumstances they may not control, and they quickly…
SUCCESS STORIES
Tríade Educacional
Tríade Educacional is an educational consulting company that has the objective to promote innovation in education through teacher training, content production, and…
Education Soul
Santosh Phad – Digitizing Rural Education
CPD & CAREER TALKS
Why Career Counselling Cells Are Becoming Crucial in Schools
An icon in the world of education, Ms. Alka Kapur, has marched Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi ahead in full…
The Growing Popularity Of International Education In Asia
What to Expect in the War for Talent?
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
IBEForuM Hosts the Digital Learning APAC Summit to Decipher the Hindrance Faced by the Education Sector in the APAC…
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be the driving force to boost e-learning. The E-learning market of the Asia Pacific region is…
