The Art and Science of Happiness in Schools

The Art and Science of Happiness in Schools

Most of us understand negative feelings. We spend countless hours explaining to ourselves, and others, why today, yesterday, or even tomorrow for that matter, might be a terrible day and a great time to feel sad and miserable. I don’t make light at all of the...
Future Education – a Post-Pandemic Blueprint

Future Education – a Post-Pandemic Blueprint

Post Pandemic Blueprint for Future Education I have shared an opinion many times that “the pandemic did not change education, it just accelerated a move that was already underway.” Overnight the pace of change accelerated and some were ready, some were...
Free E-Books

Free E-Books

FREE E-BOOKS AND NOVELS FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS (READING) Free E-books Alive and Free  Gives you access to fiction ebooks written by people who are still alive today. Amazon Kindle Amazon offers a paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited, however there are many free...
Measuring Cultural Competency

Measuring Cultural Competency

It would be naive to say that measuring cultural competency is easy. We certainly cant evaluate by any reasonable manner the degree to which anyone manages cultural diversity. In the interests of self improvement however I think it is important to reflect and...
The 12 Greatest Innovators of All Time Asked Questions!

The 12 Greatest Innovators of All Time Asked Questions!

A Challenge to Education Leaders and Innovators! The 12 Greatest Innovators of All Time Asked Questions! The world’s greatest innovations didn’t happen because somebody began a meeting with “Who has an idea for improving this situation?” or “How are we going to...
Assessment Versus Testing; the unusual obsession.

Assessment Versus Testing; the unusual obsession.

Testing can be unusual obsession, especially in some cultures. Here we explore a deeper understanding of assessment versus testing. “When it comes to tracking a student’s progress, many parents place a lot of importance on test scores,” says Greg Parry. In...
Authentic Leadership: Why Integrity Still Matters Most

Authentic Leadership: Why Integrity Still Matters Most

This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2026 to reflect current thinking on leadership. Authentic leadership is not a new trend. It is one of the oldest and most important foundations of effective leadership. Yet in a world full of performance,...
New Release: Leadership Development Programs

New Release: Leadership Development Programs

  New Release: Leadership Development Programs Delivered by Experienced International Leaders   At Global Services in Education GSE, our Global Leadership Program (GLP) is designed to offer a flexible, context-based, learning program that develops leadership...
Can You Really Learn a New Language by Simply Watching TV?

Can You Really Learn a New Language by Simply Watching TV?

A recent CNN article touted the ‘television trick’ as a proven method for achieving fluency in any language, for both young and adult learners. Could it really be that easy? The answer is – yes and no. While video can be a powerful tool in the classroom, there are...
Steps to Setting Up a New School

Steps to Setting Up a New School

Setting Up a New School is an Exciting Challenge Embarking on the journey of setting up a new school involves many considerations, each crucial to establishing a successful and sustainable institution. With our extensive experience in launching schools across diverse...
A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written.

A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written.

I read it again and I should read it more often: A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written. I first read “How To Win Friends and Influence People”(Dale Carnegie) when I was only 16 years old. Warren Buffet read it at 15. Although I was limited in life...
What is a Classroom?

What is a Classroom?

GSE Design Classrooms and Schools with a Difference! School design that is unique! “2am and this makes sense now. I am on a roll, just a final paragraph.” “Can I have extra sauce and no anchovies?” “Hey, why don’t we find some data that proves an opposing view. There...
A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written.

A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written.

I read it again and I should read it more often: A Summary of the Best “People Book” Ever Written. I first read “How To Win Friends and Influence People” (Dale Carnegie) when I was only 16 years old. Warren Buffet read it at 15. Although I was limited in life...
The Education Dragon in China is Hungry (Part III)

The Education Dragon in China is Hungry (Part III)

What is holding back China in its pursuit of high quality international education?  Looking at strategies for improving international education in China by International Education expert, Greg Parry, CEO of Global Services in Education. A 5 part series on...