57 Egyptian public school teachers have successfully completed the U.S.-funded Teach to Lead STEM program—an initiative designed to transform STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and pedagogy across the country.
The teachers, who represent various regions of Egypt, were honored at a formal graduation ceremony held on Wednesday. The event was attended by U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Evyenia Sidereas, regional executives from Boeing, and prominent figures from Egypt’s education and science sectors. Of the graduates, 42 were women, highlighting the initiative’s commitment to gender equity in educational leadership.
The Teach to Lead STEM program is a joint effort between Boeing and Amideast, a U.S.-based nonprofit that promotes international education and development in the Middle East and North Africa. The program equips in-service educators with 60 hours of intensive training focused on project-based learning, integration of technology in the classroom, and leadership development. The curriculum directly aligns with Egypt’s Education 2.0 strategy, a nationwide reform agenda aimed at fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.
“This collaboration between Boeing and Amideast will empower educators, uplift students, and create shared prosperity for both Egypt and the United States,” said U.S. Senator Timothy Sheehy, who attended the ceremony. “U.S. companies have a long tradition of investing not only in their operations, but in people and communities across the globe.”
Deputy Chief of Mission Sidereas praised the graduates for their commitment to academic excellence and innovation. “Education lies at the heart of the enduring partnership between the United States and Egypt,” she said. “These educators are not only enhancing their own professional skills, but also shaping the future of Egyptian youth.”
The Teach to Lead STEM program is part of a broader U.S. effort to support Egypt’s education transformation. Since 2011, the United States has worked in partnership with the Egyptian government to establish 21 new STEM high schools, providing thousands of students with advanced learning environments and access to 21st-century skills.
Beyond STEM-specific initiatives, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo offers ongoing professional development for English language teachers and administrators throughout the country. More than 27,000 Egyptians have participated in U.S. government-sponsored educational exchange programs to date, underlining the strong educational and cultural ties between the two nations.
The latest cohort of Teach to Lead graduates will now return to classrooms across Egypt, better equipped to inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Their success stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in strengthening public education systems and advancing human potential.
