How we think. How we work. Why we work this way. Insight is ISTA's own editorial voice — a space for the pedagogical frameworks, reflective writing, and considered perspectives that shape everything we do. If you want to understand the thinking behind ISTA's practice, this is where it lives.
| By Mike Bindon | One of the most persistent assumptions in international schools is that Group 6 in the IB Diploma Programme must be presented to students as an optional subject group. In reality, it does not. The IB framework allows schools significant flexibility in how the arts are positioned within...
| By Mike Bindon | The year has begun with multiple international news stories about politicians, government officials, and public figures being “caught” using artificial intelligence. I find that language fascinating.Not because AI use is surprising, it isn’t, but because of what the phrase “caught using” actually implies. It suggests...
| By Mike Bindon | Across the world, the arts continue to transform lives, fostering creative expression, intercultural understanding, and a vital sense of belonging for young people. Yet in many international education contexts, including the International Baccalaureate’s Diploma Programme (DP), the arts remain on the periphery—optional, undervalued, and under...
If you’re looking for trusted resources to support IB Theatre or Film students, two essential handbooks developed by leading ISTA educators are officially recognised as IB co-published resources and available through Follett Titlewave. Follett Titlewave is a global platform that provides schools and libraries with high-quality, curriculum-aligned materials from...