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NESA NEWS | Thursday, September 17, 2026

NESA Curious; NESA Possible

We do not need leaders who pretend to know the future. We need leaders who can help their communities navigate uncertainty without losing their sense of purpose.

 

There are moments in history when the answers we have relied upon are no longer sufficient for the questions before us. Education is living through one of those moments.


Artificial intelligence is reshaping what it means to know. Geopolitical instability is changing the context in which schools operate. Student wellbeing, belonging, technology, polarization, and a rapidly shifting world of work are challenging assumptions about what schools are for and how learning happens.


We are, in other words, living in a time between worlds: the old world has not entirely disappeared, while the new one has not yet fully arrived. And in such times, perhaps our most important leadership capacity is not certainty. It is curiosity …

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NESA Honors Dr. Stuart Fleischer with the Finis Engleman Award


The founder and driving force behind the NESA Virtual Science and Engineering Fair is recognized for more than two decades of service, building an international learning community that has engaged over 30,000 students.


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Connecting Schools, Navigating Change: The NDSP Expands


As AI, digital regulation, and security demands accelerate, the NDSP is opening its network to all NESA Member Schools to strengthen collaboration and technology resilience.


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NVSEF Celebrates 24 Years of Curiosity in Action


Now in its 24th year, the NESA Virtual Science and Engineering Fair continues to inspire students to investigate, experiment, and solve real-world problems. Meet the 2025-2026 winners and discover their work.


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Remembering Stevi Quate


The NESA community mourns the loss of Stevi Quate in early August 2026 – an extraordinary educator, mentor, and friend whose generosity, curiosity, energy, and belief in others touched countless lives.


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Meet Our Newest NESA Schools


NESA is thrilled to welcome – and welcome back – these schools to our community. 

Riffa Views International School
NESA MEMBER SCHOOL


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Modern American School
NESA AFFILIATE SCHOOL


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GEMS British International School Riyadh
NESA AFFILIATE SCHOOL


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Supporting Nepal's Flood Relief Efforts


Lincoln School mobilized emergency supplies following Nepal’s devastating floods. You can still help through the official relief fund.


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The Magic Behind the Curtain


At the International School of Hyderabad, the annual elementary production came to life through collaboration among students, staff, families, and the wider school community.


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Strengthening Home-School Partnerships


International Schools Group's Parent Engagement Program offers workshops that foster community and support student learning and family wellbeing.


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Connected Systems, Stronger Schools


This free PowerSchool webinar in converation with Esol explores how connected systems and data can strengthen operations and student success.


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Child Protection Handbook & Summit


AISA and ICMEC launch the revised AISA Child Protection and Safeguarding Handbook and mark the occasion with a free online summit, September 24.


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A Conversation with Rose Puffer


NESA Board President and International School of Islamabad Superintendent Rose Puffer reflects on leadership, resilience, and service on The Business of Life podcast.


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Meet Our Newest NESA Affiliate Organizations


NESA is delighted to welcome these organizations to our community.

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UNbound Seeks Student Changemakers


This free, seven-month virtual program helps students turn community-impact ideas into action, with a $600 grant for one project.


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Butterflies Across Borders Student Art Project


A free global art project invites students to explore and share their identities while discovering the cultures and stories of young people worldwide.


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New SuperBoys Program Launches


Collateral Repair Project creates a safe space for boys to express themselves, build confidence, and thrive – as CRP celebrates 20 years.


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