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November 18, 2011

When Greg Adler, a history teacher in San Jose, California, met Ukrainian teaching fellow Natasha Kanarska through the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program, he didn’t realize the extent to which this educational partnership would globalize each of their classrooms and schools.

September 14, 2011
by Lisa Inks

When middle school students in Asheville, NC, raised funds to support girls’ rights in China, improve water access in Cambodia, and help earthquake victims in Japan, their lives changed as well. They gained a greater understanding of their role in the world at the hands of their globally savvy and inspiring teacher, Kathy Millar.

August 16, 2011

One hundred American high school teachers from across the country are internationalizing their fall lesson plans after returning from global professional development visits worldwide.

April 1, 2011
U.S. Teachers Internationalize Their Classrooms

Across the country, American teachers are recognizing the importance of infusing their teaching with international content and themes. Through the Teachers for Global Classrooms program, IREX supports US teachers in their efforts to internationalize their classrooms, effectively reach their diverse students, and continually enhance their teaching practice.

November 30, 2010
by Sarah Dye
Internationalizing Education, One Teacher at a Time

An interview with select US and international teachers who participated in a direct-match exchange through the International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP).