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October 1, 2010
by Amy Ahearn

During the blizzard of 1888, teacher Minnie Freeman tied her students together with a ball of twine.

September 20, 2010
by Sarah Dye
TEA/ILEP Alumni Small Grant Award Recipients Announced

IREX is pleased to announce the recipients of the TEA/ILEP Alumni Small Grants competition for the Fall 2010 cycle.

August 20, 2010
by Amy Ahearn
Learning english through scrabble

It’s not often that my work at IREX intersects with the Sundance Film Festival. Yet on September 24th, “Waiting for Superman,” a film about problems plaguing the American education system will hit theatres

January 13, 2010

IREX is keeping close watch on the tragic situation in Haiti following the recent earthquake, and making efforts to confirm the safety of our local alumni. This devastating event has left hundreds of thousands of people without basic necessities—including food, shelter, and medical support.