Over 150 educators gathered at ACS Athens for NESA’s second annual Learning Futures Summit, exploring conscious citizenship, digital literacy, and regenerative education through workshops, plenaries, film, and collaborative exchange.

This year’s NESA Heads Summit brought together 26 Heads of School and 18 spouses/partners for two days of reflection and connection in an inspiring setting – the Greek island of Hydra. It was a restorative experience of collaborative learning, belonging and deepening relationships. 

Excitement is running high as 65 student teams of promising young scientists and engineers advance into the second round of the NVSEF competition! Winners will be announced at the end of May. Join this dynamic community of innovators for the 2025-2026 school year!

Programming is at the heart of modern life. Explore how NESA Affiliate Dodona's online platform is changing the way students and teachers experience coding education, in a smart, supportive environment. Join Dodona's free pilot program to experience the benefits first-hand.

This self-paced, 18-module training with renowned PE Educator Dr. Robert Pangrazi is now available to NESA Member and Affiliate School educators. Explore practical strategies to strengthen your PE teaching. Plus: enter the giveaway for a Deluxe GaGa Ball Pit by June 7!

Financial technology in education now goes far beyond payment processing – streamlining operations, enhancing cash flow, improving financial visibility, and reducing administrative overhead. Read how NESA Affiliate zenda supports school efficiency through integrated, education-specific platforms.

Most teenagers (70%) don’t get enough sleep, impacting their health and learning. Could later school start times help? American School of Dubai graduate Emma Oberholzer put this to the test in her AP Capstone Project – discover what she found.

Collateral Repair Project (CRP) in Amman, Jordan, supports refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. CRP's Sports for All, in partnership with Blossom Hill, helps teens stay active through sports while building essential life skills like resilience, problem-solving, and confidence. 

Speaker Charles Vogl, who delivered an inspiring keynote at the NESA FLC23 in Bangkok, is excited to share a free School Events Guidelines Packet to help educators create the connecting events they long for. NESA Members and Affiliates are invited to download it from his website.

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 revisit the growth mindset and embrace The Power of Yet – to help us move beyond binary thinking about success and failure, and instead acknowledge that growth is ongoing and full of uncertainty and risk.

The international education community is mourning the passing of Mary Anne Haas on March 8, former interim NESA Executive Director, founder of the ISS Women's Symposium, and beloved mentor, trailblazer, and embodiment of our famous "NESA Spirit".

NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award honoring middle school students (Gr. 6-8) who exemplify persistence, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of others. Meet this year’s honorees and learn how they are making a meaningful impact in their communities!

NVSEF unveiled its new “ASK AI” platform, where students can get guidance from virtual mentors like Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci, aligned with NGSS and Common Core standards. Plus, more schools are joining the community! If your school hasn't joined this exciting science fair project yet, don't miss out this year.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the AAIE Margaret Sanders Student Scholarship Award, including NESA region honoree Nehal Korayem from Schutz American School, Egypt! Her dedication to making a positive impact and her remarkable achievements serve as inspiration for students across our region.  

NESA Executive Director Maddy Hewitt shares insights on how NESA’s partnership with Inspire Citizens is driving transformative change in education.

AIS Jeddah hosts the inaugural SOAR Conference on May 3, 2025, featuring keynotes, hands-on sessions, and discussions on shaping early learning.

A new free tool from NESA Affiliate Gopher Sport offers K-12 PE educators over 1,000 activity ideas, assessments, and printable resources, structured in a customizable yearly plan designed to support skill development and physical literacy. Enter to win a free PE equipment pack and cart.