Executive function is a set of mental skills that help you get things done. The area of the brain called the frontal lobe controls these skills. Executive function helps you manage time, pay attention, switch focus, plan and organize, remember details, and multitask. Read More
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China’s expanding cities, vast landscapes, and evolving culture provide an ideal backdrop for Shanghai international school students to deepen their educational experience. Students participating in Concordia’s educational travel programs acquire self-knowledge, form new friendships, challenge preconceived ideas, and put the needs of others before their own, all while immersing themselves in the unique cultural aspects of their host country. Read More
The 2018-19 school year is a milestone in the history of Concordia International School Shanghai, as it marks the school’s twentieth anniversary. Over the weekend of August 24, the school community, including a number of founders and original faculty, assembled for a series of celebratory events that paid tribute to Concordia’s history and celebrated its future. Read More
The English Language Learner (ELL) program at Concordia is committed to providing students with the support they need to fully participate in the rich English learning environment we strive daily to create. One of the things that the Concordia ELL program believes strongly in is the power of continued mother tongue (also known as native or first language) development at home and its positive impact on English language development at school. Read More
Dr. Deborah Smith Johnston, a history teacher at Concordia International School Shanghai was named the 2018 James F. Harris History Teacher of the Year for the senior division. This prestigious teaching award is presented to one middle school and one high school teacher. The two winners receive $5,000 each. The award is sponsored by Dr. James F. Harris, past president of the Board of Trustees of National History Day. Read More
Both AP and IB are rigorous, high-level, academic programs,but do colleges and universities prefer one over the other? Read More
Five Concordia high school students recently traveled to the US to present their independent scientific research at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Having won in the China-wide competition in Chengdu back in February, these students earned the opportunity to present their work to a broader audience at the 69th annual ISEF in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. ISEF is the world's largest international pre-college science... Read More
Both big data and blockchain are some of the hottest buzz words around the tech world. What happens when one meets the other? At the 6th Big Data and Analytics EdCon held at Concordia International School Shanghai, Thomas Liang, partner at Hom-E Capital, shares with educators what he thinks. Read More
On Tuesday evening, April 24, Concordia hosted its second Business Networking Group (BNG) happy hour at the co-working office space, WeWork, in Lujiazui. More than 40 Concordia parents joined this community event which provides working parents with opportunities to engage with members of the school community and build relationships with other professionals. “Tuesday evening’s gathering was a great experience,” says one Concordia parent who... Read More
Students from Concordia’s high school debate team recently competed in the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), an international debate competition sponsored by the Brewer Foundation and New York University. Read More
How do our personal choices about food connect to or effect our lives and our planet? This was one of the questions that formed the basis of a recent unit of study for AP Language and Composition students at Concordia. After weeks of reading Jonathan Safran Foer's non-fiction text Eating Animals and essays and poems by Wendell Berry, the unit culminated in a field trip to a local organic farm and an organic, fair-trade chocolate factory, where... Read More
Concordia high school teacher, Dr. Deborah Johnston, was nominated for the Harris History Teacher Award by the National History Day program in China. The Harris History Teacher of the Year award is sponsored by James F. Harris and is awarded to one middle and high school teacher annually. Read More
Taking a different approach to teaching Concordia elementary school students about composting systems Concordia teachers have a mission to “educate students holistically in a nurturing environment.” As we work together to unpack the terms “holistic” and “nurturing,” we have to consider the importance of creating meaningful learning opportunities that are fueled by student inquiry, especially those that take place outside the walls of the... Read More
High School Physics Students Around Shanghai Learn from Concordia Teacher Joel Klammer On March 16th, 86 high school physics students from international schools around Shanghai and Beijing joined Concordia physics teacher Joel Klammer for the 8th Shanghai Particle Physics Masterclass. The two-day master class consisted of lectures, and labs and a visit to a local particle accelerator. They were also given the opportunity to analyze actual data... Read More
M.T. Anderson Discusses His Writing at Concordia High school students from Concordia recently sat with celebrated young-adult author M.T. (Tobin) Anderson to talk about books, writing and the life of the author. Anderson, a National Book Award winner, discussed his influential dystopian novel, Feed, and shared insights into his creative process. The author continued to discuss literature and writing over lunch with a small group of students... Read More
Nurturing Success Through the Concordia Early Childhood Program Research has determined what is important for very young children to be successful, not only in school, but also in life. This parents-only event, hosted by Concordia Early Childhood Division Principal, Mr. Drew Gerdes, highlighted information on self-regulation, executive functions, and social-emotional learning and how these three pillars serve as a foundational component for a... Read More
In Concordia grade 4 science classes, students have been studying a unit on the conversion and transfer of energy. For this particular unit, the class has been focusing on three guiding questions: What is energy and how does is it related to motion? How is energy transferred? How can energy be used to solve a problem? To help them more deeply understand the topic of energy, ES STEM coaches accompanied students on a “virtual field trip” which... Read More
How the Concordia Cabaret Raised Money for the Brass Band Project On Friday evening, March 9, our High School Tri-M Music Honor Society raised over RMB 8000 by organizing their annual Cabaret Talent Show. Money was raised for the Brass Band Project at the Peng Cheng Special Education School in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. The school, also known as Granny Han’s Special Education School provides housing and education for over 140 special needs... Read More
