Beyond Books had their 4 year anniversary this year!

• Their growth has been explosive and they have a wonderful team that is currently in over 26 schools in Thailand! Follow them here to stay updated on their latest activities and achievements!

Susanna Nicol teaches EQ to over 100 parents in two days!

• Our EIN Executive Committee member, Susanna Nicol, EQ Coach for young children and parents and founder of EQ for Kidz, is on a mission to empower parents and educators with practical tools and techniques to cultivate emotional and social intelligence skills in the early years, when it matters most.
  
  Susanna has been conducting a series of teacher training workshops at Kids Kingdom. She also just delivered an introductory session EQ101: Parenting with Emotional Intelligence to over 100 parents.

The Gingerbread Chronicles Lesson Plans

• EIN Member Christy has written a Christmas story called "The Gingerbread Chronicles." It's a magical tale set in a small town in the Svalbard islands. The townspeople send gingerbread people to the fae folks, hoping for blessings and good fortune. With twists and turns, each chapter ends with a cliffhanger. This unique advent calendar-style book has a chapter for each day leading up to Christmas morning. Christy also plans to create lesson plans for teachers and tailor the book for different ages and subjects.
  
  If you're a teacher looking for something new this Christmas, or a parent who loves Christmas, reach out to Christy at [email protected].
  
  The prototype will be available online this year, with plans for a printed version next year.

News in the Education Industry 📚

• New Education Era in Thailand:

  • Thailand's education sector is on the brink of a new era with the National Education Bill set to be voted on by Parliament. The bill aims for decentralization, allowing schools more operational control to better cater to the needs of students, parents, and other stakeholders. However, experts voice concerns that the reform might not significantly elevate the education standards in the country. The education draft law also aims to address the issues of school dropouts and those opting for informal education. It's a part of a broader reform including three other education-related bills - the EEF Bill, the Educational Innovations Bill, and the Learning Promotion Bill. There's a shift towards a blended learning approach, integrating offline and online modes, moving away from a purely knowledge-based to a wisdom/thinking-based approach. The use of technology like AI, VR, and nano-learning is seen as a significant trend, but there's concern that it might widen the education gap between the rich and poor due to affordability issues. The Education Ministry also expects holistic learning, distance and hybrid learning, and an entrepreneurial mindset to play an increasing role in Thai education.

  • Thailand ushers in new education era, but will rich-poor gap close? (Thai PBS World)​​.

• Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Policy and Strategy (2023-2027):

  • A new policy and strategy covering the years 2023-2027 was approved by the cabinet, aimed at advancing higher education, science, research, and innovation in Thailand.

  • Cabinet approves the 2023-2027 Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy and Strategy (NXPO)​​.

• Online Education Revenue Projection:

  • The revenue in the Online Education market in Thailand is projected to reach US$277.50 million in 2023, with an expected annual growth rate of 5.82% from 2023-2027.

  • Online Education - Thailand (Statista)​​.

• Program to Strengthen Teacher Education:

  • A program was launched to strengthen teacher education as part of Thailand's Higher Education and Innovation Policy Accelerator initiatives, aiming to address national challenges through science, research, and innovation.

  • New program launched to strengthen teachers education (NXPO)​​.

November 1-3

• Mindful Sparks, hosted by EIN Member Lily, is excited to present at the 10th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference in Bangkok. Their focus will be on "Conflict Resolution in the Classroom," showcasing their unique mindfulness approach to help teachers navigate challenging situations with awareness and compassion.
  
  Attendees can expect practical strategies for implementing mindfulness techniques in educational settings. Mindful Sparks looks forward to contributing their expertise in utilizing mindfulness for conflict resolution in the classroom.

November 4

• EIN Member Christy, a seasoned stand-up comedian in Thailand, is thrilled to host and produce the quarterly comedy show called High Jinks at Arcadia. 
  
  The next show will be held on Saturday, November 4th at 8pm on the rooftop of Arcadia. This event promises to be more than just comedy, as it features a halftime show where the audience can participate in a game of hilarity with changing themes and the chance to win prizes.
  
  To receive a 100 baht discount, simply message Christy before the show. Tickets at the door will be priced at 400 baht. For more information, visit Christy's Facebook page. Don't miss out on a night of laughter and entertainment at High Jinks!

November 12

• IVY Prep University Consulting will be at the American Boarding School Fair 2023

• Our members Jen and May are hosting Yoga Classes in November, please contact them for more information