NESA News Fall 2007http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:16:04 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Important DatesAnnouncementsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 17:25:19 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/important-dates.html95883:1568698:1259573
  • Spring Educators Conference Planning Workshop, Amman, Jordan
    (for teacher reps only)
    • September 25,2007 Deadline
    • Fall Leadership Conference online registration form/fees & hotel reservations
    October 1,2007 Deadline
    • Fall Training Institute online registration forms/fees
    ]]>    http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259573.xml    21st Century Learning SkillsSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 17:16:11 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/21st-century-learning-skills.html95883:1568698:1259566st century learning skills reveals that at Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore teaching and learning straddle the areas of delivery of core subjects, 21st century content, learning and thinking skills, ICT Literacy and Life Skills. 
    ]]>    http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259566.xml    ACS Beirut at the Spring Conference in AthensSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 17:11:38 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/acs-beirut-at-the-spring-conference-in-athens.html95883:1568698:1259557st to April 2nd 2007. The school, which has fully sponsored three workshops, provided another seventeen professional development grants to support teachers in attending the NESA conference in Athens.
    ]]>    http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259557.xml    A Double Feature for Aspiring WritersSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 17:03:39 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/a-double-feature-for-aspiring-writers.html95883:1568698:1259549American Community School of Abu Dhabi and American School of Dubai teamed up to host two weeks of author visits in March this year. Suzanne Fisher Staples and Kathleen Duey joined the schools as writers in residence, with each author devoting one week to each venue. They shared their inspirations and experience as professional writers, and helped the students build their own stories and story ideas.]]>http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259549.xmlAlong the DunesSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 16:57:21 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/along-the-dunes.html95883:1568698:1259546The American School of Doha produce their own literary magazine.The title, Jemb al Dunes, is a combination of Arabic and English, representing the predominant languages in the region, and translating into “Along the Dunes.” 2005-06 was the magazine’s premiere, so it was a challenge to advertise the concept and collect student submissions.]]>http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259546.xmlAnother First For Woodstock SchoolSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 16:53:51 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/another-first-for-woodstock-school.html95883:1568698:1259538Woodstock School was the first school in Asia to be accredited by the Middle States Association (USA) in 1959. In May 2007 it scored another first in Asia through the award of the MSA’s new International Credential. Only two other schools worldwide have achieved this award.]]>http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259538.xmlAttack of the Robots in the ACS Middle School!School NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 16:43:42 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/attack-of-the-robots-in-the-acs-middle-school.html95883:1568698:1259531http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259531.xmlAthletics and Civic Responsibility: hand in hand at ACS AthensSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 16:34:29 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/athletics-and-civic-responsibility-hand-in-hand-at-acs-athen.html95883:1568698:1259523ACS Athens is an institution that strongly believes in civic responsibility and its role in shaping today’s youth.  ACS Athens recognizes the importance of providing students with accurate information so that they can make the right choices in every aspect of their lives, including their health. For a number of years, the Athletic Department has been a strong advocate of the fight against drug abuse and has been promoting this message through the sport of basketball.]]>http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259523.xmlCreating Poetry Portfolios at Qatar AcademySchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 13:19:17 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/creating-poetry-portfolios-at-qatar-academy.html95883:1568698:1259331http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259331.xmlCultivating the Inner EyeSchool NewsNESASat, 15 Sep 2007 13:01:52 +0000http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/2007/9/15/cultivating-the-inner-eye.html95883:1568698:1259313http://www.nesacenter.org/nesa-news-fall-2007/rss-comments-entry-1259313.xml