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SENSING THE SYSTEM is a recurring segment offering reflections on the teachings of Otto Scharmer and other NESA thought partners. This issue invites us to dive into futurism/futures thinking, which encourages us to greet the present through a different lens and anchor ourselves optimistically in a new Now.
Congratulations to NESA Board Vice President Devin Pratt, Superintendent of the Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel, for being named the 2025 AAIE Superintendent of the Year! Devin is being honored for his empathetic leadership, innovative initiatives, commitment to excellence, and thoughtful guidance through challenging times.
Discover how NESA is guiding schools toward resilience, regeneration, and readiness for the challenges of our time in this TIE Online article from NESA Executive Director Maddy Hewitt.
NESA honors Seema Aslam, who is retiring from her long-held position as Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Karachi American School. Seema was instrumental in the development of NESA's professional learning programs for administrative assistants and support staff. We thank her for her immeasurable contributions and wish her well!
Join us in warmly welcoming our newest Affiliate Organization: SENIA International (Special Education Network & Inclusion Association)! SENIA is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusive education.
Join SENIA, NESA's newest Affiliate, for their "Belonging & Beyond" conference, which aims to create an inclusive community that embraces diversity in all its forms. Educators from several NESA schools will present! Venue: International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Join the"Nurturing Beginnings" conference at Al-Bayan Bilingual School, February 14-15, 2025. Get empowered with keynotes, dynamic discussions, and hands-on workshops focusing on the Reggio Inspired Approach and Inclusion the Classroom.
Collateral Repair Project (CRP) in Amman, Jordan, supports refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. The CRP podcast "The Waiting Station" provides an overview of the refugee crisis and individual experiences from community members. It's a valuable inside look for any migration curriculum.
Join renowned researchers Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church for the inaugural Leading a Culture of Thinking Summit in Del Mar, California, February 1-2 (optional: Feb. 3 classroom visits). This summit will explore the latest Cultures of Thinking (CoT) research, offering educators and leaders insights to prepare confident, future-ready students. Features include plenaries, breakouts, panels, and roundtables. Download flyer.
How can we enable students to take their learning outside the four walls of the classroom? Join LeeAnne Lavender for this discussion of purpose-driven pedagogy and multimedia storytelling.
NESA school leaders recently gathered in Dubai for the 2024 Fall Leadership Conference, where together they explored new vantages and viewpoints. Take a look back at the experience in our gallery – more photos coming soon!
SENSING THE SYSTEM is a recurring segment offering reflections on the teachings of Otto Scharmer. The focus of this issue's article is, "The Three Divides" – and how they can help us shift our focus forward and learn from the future as it emerges.
Brittany Chamberlain, a dedicated Math and AP Capstone Teacher at the American School of Dubai – a NESA Member School – has been honored with the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. Congratulations!
The Collateral Repair Project (CRP) in Amman, Jordan, supports refugees and vulnerable Jordanians through their Reading4Refugees program, raising funds and connecting students with refugee communities. Discover how your school can support CRP, raise awareness, and inspire action through reading.
Explore how AI is transforming classrooms and school workflows with insights from NESA Affiliate iSAMS. Delve into current applications, common misconceptions, and strategic guidance for schools, and check out their free Guide for School Data Managers.
The international education community mourned the passing of John Magagna, founder of Search Associates, a longtime NESA Affiliate Organization. John led several international schools and was a visionary who dedicated his life to advancing global education.
We’re happy to welcome our newest Affiliate Organizations: ESW, Pathways for Prevention & PowerNotes!
Join us in warmly welcoming our latest Affiliate Organization: Gopher Sport!
As we launch a fresh chapter of NESA News, we bid farewell to 'From the Fountain' and introduce SENSING THE SYSTEM, a new recurring segment offering reflections on the teachings of Otto Scharmer. The focus of this inaugural article is, "Tapping Into Scharmer's Four Levels of Listening".
It is with great honor that NESA presents the Finis Engleman Award, its highest distinction, to Cabby Tennis, a dedicated international educator and administrator, known for his ‘service-beyond-self’ qualities.