GOA Staff

What captured educators’ attention in 2025? Pathways-driven innovation, tools for reflective leadership, real-world approaches to student well-being, belonging and integrity in an AI era, and strategies shaping the future of schools.

Explore GOA's 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for the perfect gifts to inspire and thank the educators in your life. Whether you’re looking for something practical, joyful, restorative, or just plain fun, find unique and thoughtful gifts that celebrate the dedication and impact of teachers.

GOA announces its largest-ever catalog expansion for 2026–2027, adding eleven new AP® and elective courses designed to expand opportunities for students and support schools in delivering globally connected, inquiry-driven learning.

Discover how three schools partnered with GOA to build strategic, sustained professional learning models that align to mission, empower teachers, and drive innovation across all domains of teaching.

At GOA, we believe students should be at the center of conversations about how new technologies shape learning. Dylan, a grade 12 student at American International School of Johannesburg, recently reflected on the evolving role of AI in school and life, raising thoughtful questions about how we use these tools and how we might use them better. Dylan took GOA’s Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and also serves as a GOA Student Ambassador.

Discover our curated Summer Playlist for 2025, featuring books, podcasts, and videos that stimulate curiosity and inspire creativity, perfect for unwinding and recharging over the summer break.

Explore how GOA is redefining assessment through a competency-based learning model rooted in agency, equity, and transfer—moving beyond traditional grades to prioritize feedback, engagement, and meaningful growth.

Rethink feedback as more than correction—make it a tool for connection, confidence, and student empowerment. Discover how GOA educators use voice notes, video messages, and peer collaboration to build trust, boost resilience, and foster deeper learning.

For schools around the world, one question keeps surfacing: how can we offer more personalized, interest-driven learning experiences without overextending faculty or resources?

Which topics captured our readers’ attention this year? Artificial intelligence, educator presence, student belonging, competency-based grading, and strategies for navigating the future of education!

Discover how school leaders can nurture collective purpose to foster teacher wellbeing, empower collaboration, and strengthen school communities. Learn about GOA's Portrait process and its role in achieving collective teacher efficacy and aligning schools with shared values.