More than 300 educators gathered at AIS-Riyadh for ETI26 – marking NESA’s first event in Saudi Arabia. Revisit the learning, connection, and key moments in our recap and photo gallery.

More than 1,000 students across 15 schools are deep in discovery as the 2026 NESA Virtual Science and Engineering Fair reaches its most exciting, final phase. From data analysis to working prototypes, ideas are coming to life across the region!

Digital learning is booming, but with it comes tough questions: How can schools ensure online safety and focus without overstepping privacy? NESA Digital School Project Director Matthew Kelsey discusses how filtering, monitoring, and ethical oversight are key to striking the balance.

NESA and TieCare International are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen Student Award honoring middle school students (Gr. 6-8) who exemplify persistence, empathy, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Get inspired by this year’s honorees and learn how they're making a difference.

We congratulate this year’s AAIE Margaret Sanders Undergraduate Scholarship recipients – and proudly recognize NESA region honoree Eirini Caroline Sidereas from ACS Athens, Greece, who embodies the scholarship’s values of achievement, motivation, and service.

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Affiliate School: GEMS American International School Riyadh!

At Walworth Barbour American International School, resilience and belonging are at the heart of elementary life. Through SEL, restorative practices, structured play, and student leadership, WBAIS empowers children to build empathy, regulate emotions, and thrive in a caring, inclusive community.

PE leaders gathered at Al-Bayan Bilingual School for FAWSEC’s NESA-endorsed "Evolving School Sports" – a high-energy day of expert-led workshops, student-centered strategies, and practical coaching tools, inspiring educators to “Learn, Share, Grow”.

At the American International School Kuwait, connection isn’t a slogan – it’s strategy. Discover how relational leadership, targeted support, and trust-driven collaboration transformed early learners’ growth, proving that when relationships lead, powerful learning follows.

The American School of Dubai hosted the AMIS Honor Choir Festival in mid-January, bringing together 200+ talented middle school singers from 24 schools worldwide for a weekend dedicated to musical excellence and international collaboration.

The GAIA Project students marked a decade of citizen science with a wetlands expedition in Greece featuring field research, conservation action, and a research symposium, uniting students from Israel, Greece and Czechia.

The Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University shares open-source, ready-to-use classroom resources focused on conflict resolution, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship. Explore practical lessons designed to help students navigate disagreement constructively and build dialogue skills across subject areas.

Join Data in Schools Abu Dhabi: "Learning, Wellbeing & Belonging: Using Data to Know Every Student", at NESA member American Community School of Abu Dhabi, February 13-14, 2026. Collaborate in a small group setting at practical workshops with experienced educators and data specialists.

Join NESA Affiliate TieTax for a no-cost online seminar for American international school teachers. The session offers clear explanations of key filing requirements and a live Q&A to support your 2025 tax planning.

NESA school leaders gathered in Istanbul October 16-19 for the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, where they stepped into the story of learning to co-create and reimagine education as a story of flourishing, identity, innovation, and interconnection. Take a look back at the experience in our gallery!

The NESA community mourns the passing of Gail Seay on October 20, former Chair of NESA's Professional Development Advisory Committee, educational leader at many NESA schools, and one of NESA's greatest supporters, contributors, and friends.

At the recent NESA Digital School Project meeting in Istanbul, technology leaders discussed operational challenges and explored how to harness the potential of AI while thoughtfully responding to calls to scale back student device use.

NESA science educators met October 30-31 at the Attica Zoo near Athens, Greece, to enhance the NESA Virtual Science & Engineering Fair – updating rubrics, aligning with NGSS, and expanding student access – while immersive wildlife experiences fueled inspiration for an even stronger 2026 NVSEF.

Discover how your school can participate in the Collateral Repair Project's Reading4Refugees initiative – connect your students with refugee communities in Jordan, inspire action through reading, and support CRP's life-changing programs supporting Jordanian and refugee families.