It’s great having the laptop rollout at school, but what happens when …

This is an exciting, dynamic time in education.  Having recently returned from the EARCOS Administrators’ Conference, I can share that a major strand of the conference centered on technology infusion into the classroom.  Read the full story

Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire. —William Butler Yeats

Learning is often approached as a prescribed method of filling our students’ minds with a finite knowledge set then sending them to the next level until we have reached the predetermined goal. By approaching curriculum as “what must be covered,” we short our students the opportunity to own the knowledge and make lasting connections. Read the full story

The first day of school opened with excitement as students crowded into the gym for our annual High School Welcome Back Assembly. The anticipation was palpable as new students looked around anxiously trying to find a familiar face from Orientation the day before.  Read the full story

In any organization, a vision statement is crafted to provide direction, clarity and a focused path forward.  Shanghai American School’s community-crafted vision statement is now five years old, but remains as clear and purposeful as the day it was written.  Read the full story

Philanthropic interchange between SAS, its alumni and the families
of future alumni is the basis of educational advancement.

In this global age, it has become imperative for institutions of every kind to measure themselves by rigorously international standards. With its demonstrated success in educating young people from across continents, SAS surely lays a strong claim to the ultimate distinction: “world class.” Read the full story

By Dr. Harlan Lyso, Interim Superintendent

A special, and wonderful, characteristic of educational institutions is that they are filled with opportunities to begin anew. With the end of summer vacation, every year teachers and students alike approach the August opening of school in excited anticipation of all the  opportunities that accompany a fresh start. Read the full story