Compass Education

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Growing up, I wired myself to think "I’m on my own," "I have to figure this out myself," and "There’s no one to help." It took years of healing to rewire that mindset and realize that true magic happens when we join forces. That we are supported, we are held, and there is always someone to lean on. There are always people out there on the same mission, ready to co-create. So I’m thrilled to announce our partnership with Compass Education! 🌍 Together, we’re embodying #SDG 17—Partnerships for the Goals— bringing sustainability education to teachers, parents, and children. Thank you, Nicole Swedlow and Gitanjali Paul, for making this vision a reality. 🌱 I can't wait to see what this partnership will bring to the world. If you are in any way feeling like there is no help out there, that you are on your own, pause and try to challenge this thought: "Is this really true?" "How did I get to believe in this?" Release this thought for the moment and become curious. Watch the magic unfold. Raise Change Makers Charlotte Awdry

Have you registered for GLOW? There's only one week to go! The team at IHE is so excited to be a sponsor of the virtual GLOW conference again this year, and we have several team members presenting sessions in English and in Spanish, including three featuring the work of solutionary students and teachers in Kenya, Argentina, and Indonesia; sessions on humane education and the Solutionary Framework; and a session on bringing compassion into the classroom with our partner Compass Education. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7mFpShZ Actionable Innovations Global #GLOWedu #globaleducation

Our 6th graders are fully engaged in exploring regional climate issues, using Compass Education's iceberg model to deepen their understanding (Thanks again to Britta McCarthy). I'm incredibly proud to see them expanding their thinking to the innovative level of the model, where they’re imagining systemic solutions for real-world challenges.

🌍 How Do Institutions Shape Our World? 🌍 Societies evolve over time, influenced by forces like the environment, technology, and institutions. Understanding these changes reveals the interconnectedness of humanity and the evolution of institutions in the digital age. 🌐✨ In Chapter 5: Institutions and How We Live, learners dive deep into the political, economic, religious, and social institutions that shape our lives. This chapter unpacks the essential role institutions play in society and explores how politics, economy, religion, culture, ethics, and international relations have developed over time. 📖🌎 Key Questions Students Will Explore: 🔍 What are the different types of institutions in our society? 🔍 How have institutions evolved across various societies over time? 🔍 What’s the connection between institutions, public goods, and collective governance? To find out more information connect to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-dcYDAc 👍 Follow us on 🌐 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/e87wq77b 🔗 LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/exBh8BKy 📸 Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eDPEw9BQ The #AgesofGlobalization and #UNatYourDoorstep are co-hosted by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today, and the Global Schools Program, with support from UNESCO, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, The SDG Academy, Globe From Home Ltd, the Foundation for Environmental Education’s Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni and Compass Education. #SustainableDevelopment #Education #SDG4 #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture

What is the Systems Iceberg Model and how can you use it to think more deeply about the events that happen in the world around you? Learn more about the Iceberg and more systems thinking tools for building a more sustainable world at compasseducation.org/ #SustainableEducation #CompassEducation #SustainableEducation #SustainableSchools #SystemsThinking #StudentAgency

The TSL 2025 International Student Essay Competition and International Debates are now open! This year's focus is "From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment." We love supporting this project because it emphasizes student voice and perspective in creating a more sustainable world. We encourage everyone to sign up for the competition. The Sustainability Compass and Systems Iceberg are excellent tools to help your students think through issues and ideas related to combating eco-anxiety through eco-action! For more information, check out this link https://lnkd.in/gbC7Jbv All entries must be received by 23.59 GMT on the 3rd March 2025. #ecoanxiety #SDGs #sustainability #education #TSL2025 Global Youth Biodiversity Network Global Youth Forum United Nations Youth Office GEN - Global Education Network

🔸CapeTown you truly delivered🔸 The recently concluded 2024 Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) conference was nothing short of extraordinary! With a powerful mix of participants, transformative sessions, and the vibrant energy of Cape Town as the backdrop, the event was an inspiring experience from start to finish. The AISA Africa Service Learning Design Team had a pre conference session on “Service Learning for a Complex World” and my power partner Claudéa RAMADINIRINA and I delivered the “HOW of Service Learning in the curriculum" using Compass Education Iceberg system thinking module. Participants left with effective strategies on how to implement such in their own different capacities. Apart from hosting sessions I also attended some insightful ones. My top fav’s were: ▪️ Africa is Not Optional by Cecê Ovelar ▪️ Africanizing Global Citizenship Education: A Challenge for International Schools in Africa by Estelle Baroung Hughes and ▪️ Visionary Leadership: AI driven strategies for school operations by Tina Fossgreen and Nneka Johnson, Ph.D. - my fashion icon 🩷 💡 Biggest take away from all the sessions was: Africa is powerful and we as educators have a big role to play as we continue to ground and empower our students using different relevant strategies. Shoutout to my dancing partner Elizabeth Imende who we “SHUT IT DOWN” at the Gala dinner dance floor 😊. Sight seeing was another absolute fav thing that we indulged in especially with my fav Aissata Dia. Loved the new friendships made Toni Jacobs, Sonia Handoko, Isaack & Divine and the old ones that I met Yvonne Kidenda The conference was designed on creating a highly networking space and they delivered quite well! #AISAfrica2024 #ServiceLearning #EducationalLeadership #AfricaInEducation #GlobalCitizenship #CapeTownConferences #InnovativeTeaching #CompassEducation #SustainableEducation #NetworkingForImpact #AfricaEmpowered #AISAGala

In the context of GLOW, a leading virtual event on global education and innovation, Lucy Thompson, Angela Whittaker, and Betsy Messenger present "Compassion in the Classroom". The presentation will introduce tools and strategies from Compass Education and the Institute for Humane Education, including a shared resource bank for teachers. Participants will explore these tools hands-on, fostering a deeper understanding for effective implementation. The session will also allow teachers to share their ideas, building a collaborative community. Topics include the importance of compassion, tools for community-building, strategies for sustaining a safe environment, and ideas for creating an inclusive learning space. Participants should register to attend at https://ow.ly/khG050TUNLX Actionable Innovations Global #GLOWedu #globalcompetence #virtualexchange #education #innovation #globalcitizenship #edtech

🚨 Join us for a Live Dialogue on Environmental Sustainability! 🚨 You are invited to the next UN at Your Doorstep session, where young people will engage directly with world leaders on critical environmental questions. 🗓️ Date: November 25, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM ET 👥 Speakers: Erik Solheim, former Norwegian Minister of the Environment and former Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, Boyan Slat, Inventor and Founder of The Ocean Cleanup & Young Reporters for the Environment Alumni. Register now to be part of the conversation 👉 https://buff.ly/4elq1CY Together, we’ll dive into pressing issues like climate change, pollution, and resource depletion and explore cutting-edge solutions, from ocean-cleaning technologies to ambitious global policies that could transform our world. 🌎✨ 🌟Young people, this is your chance to amplify your voice, connect with environmental leaders, and join the call for policies and actions that protect our planet. #UNatYourDoorstep #GenerationRestoration #EnvironmentalSustainability The #UNatYourDoorstep is part of a worldwide course Ages of Globalization co-hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Centre for Sustainable Development Earth Institute, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today and the Global Schools Program with support from UNESCO the Sustainable Tourism Global Center, Hearst Foundations, SDG Academy Globe From Home Ltd Compass Education and the Foundation for Environmental Education and their Young Reporters for the Environment. #YouthEmpowerment #OurVoiceOurPower #SDGs #SDG4 #Education #Mission4Point7 #ESDfor2030 #OurCommonFuture

Day 2/Overall reflections on #ReimaginED at Woodleigh School Despite being less than 2 days, the learning experiences over this time were marked by deep reflection and authentic connection with everyone there. I was struck by the use of reflection, grounding and checking in protocols that were actively used in the sessions, modelling the importance of slowing down and actively reflecting on our own learning, notably Mette Miriam Rakel Böll Dr Richard Owens FRSA Mignon Weckert Andrea Downie A few event key themes: - Active hope: as Dr Jane Goodall has long advocated, hope is not passive, it is a space we intentionally step into, despite what we might see around us, or are experiencing. Active hope isn't rainbows and unicorns, it's an conscious choice we make to 'step up'. It is cyclical; action builds hope and hope builds action, they feed, propel and nurture each other. Check out Cool.org resources and research in this space. Thx to Jamie Gerlach Michael Anderson for a fun and experiential session on activating #CriticalHope - Regenerative spaces, experiences and learning. This concept was referenced multiple times across the conference and I have long been inspired (and had my thinking challenged) by Benjamin Freud, Ph.D. Linkedin posts (follow him for great provocations and reflections). - Hayley McQuire grounded session showing us that there are many aspects of Australia's indigenous history (and present) we may not be aware of, we have much to learn, and a lot to listen to. As we begin to 'tell the truth', we must also try to understand others' truths through inclusive mindsets and practices. - The way out is in: The momentum in education to start/be reminded to look 'inwards' as a way to move beyond doing/thinking alone. What we are doing as a planet isn't working, it's time for fundamental change, whether it's through frameworks such as #CompassionateSystems or the Inner Development Goals. - Systems Thinking: systems matter and we need to bring this thinking to our classrooms to support learners understand the complexity of our worlds, globally and locally. Great to hear Andrea Downie shout out to the Compass Education tools! Fantastic keynotes with provocative thinking (much discussion has ensured upon my return home) with Michael Fullan @Daniel Christian Wahl Mette Miriam Rakel Böll and a Woodleigh School student. Hamish Curry and Tara Merks interactive session brought the Circular Economy space to life through a fun perspective taking activity. The final panel's reflection on the emerging trends for education suggested that educators that are brave enough to be vulnerable inspire their communities, that the best educators are subversive and that regenerative futures are where we need to be headed. Chris Speed Cameron Paterson Andrea Downie Doline Ndorimana A conference not to be missed. If you're in Freo check out the upcoming one there! p.s. loved that the thank you cards were student produced.