ISP & Carnegie Mellon: Leading STEM Education in Latin America
The International School of Panama (ISP) proudly stands as an educational partner with the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy (CMRA), a collaboration that reflects the school’s commitment to world-class, future-focused learning. Through this partnership, ISP offers a range of robotics microcredentials based on a research-driven approach to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Exclusive Robotics Microcredentials in […]
Why teaching together matters: Strengthening learning at ISP
At ISP, our mission is to inspire and challenge every learner to reach their full potential. When we talk about learners, we often think first about students, but this mission also applies to our teachers. Great teaching does not happen in isolation. It is strengthened when educators learn from one another, plan together, and reflect […]
Investing in teaching excellence: Strengthening practice through international certification
At ISP, we believe that student learning is strongest when teachers are supported, challenged, and continuously growing in their practice. This belief guides our professional learning strategy and reflects our commitment to excellence as a school. This spring, ISP is proud to participate in the inaugural International Educator Residency Consortium (IERC), a professional learning partnership […]
What it means to be an inclusive school in the 21st century
Inclusion, belonging, and student success At ISP, inclusive education is not just a policy: It is a culture where every student is valued and supported. Inclusion aligns with ISP’s mission and core values excellence, compassion, integrity, and strength in diversity and is grounded in the definition of learning: Exciting, meaningful and social. Inclusive education at […]
How to teach entrepreneurship to children and teens
Why entrepreneurial skills matter for every learner Remember: Entrepreneurship is not about running a small business. It is about developing an entrepreneurial mindset — a set of skills that help learners identify opportunities, learn from setbacks, and create value in different contexts. According to the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), “An entrepreneurial mindset is a […]
Learning to lead: Reflecting, renewing, and strengthening ISP’s vision
One of the most important responsibilities of school leadership is knowing when to step back from the day-to-day demands and reflect deeply on the purpose and direction of the work we do. This semester, I have the opportunity to participate in a fully funded fellowship at Teachers College, Columbia University, alongside a cohort of independent […]
What is experiential learning and why it accelerates child development
Experiential learning: Definition and core meaning Remember: At the International School of Panama, ISP, experiential learning is a core part of the educational approach across divisions, emphasizing learning through direct experience, reflection, and action. Unlike traditional instruction, which focuses on passive reception of information, experiential learning allows children to discover, explore, and make sense of […]
STEM in Early Childhood: How scientific thinking begins at age 3
What is STEM? At the International School of Panama, ISP, STEM is understood as an integrated approach that connects science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the school’s student-centered learning philosophy. ISP uses a holistic model in which inquiry, exploration, and hands-on learning help children make sense of the world. This aligns with The ISP Way, […]