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American Teachers Bring the World to the Classroom 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.	School Newspapers Foster Active Citizens May 6, 2011 Participating in school newspapers elevates students’ sense of responsibility and critical thinking skills. It also deepens their understanding of freedom of expression, as students in Azerbaijan recently discovered when their teacher initiated a school newspaper program where there was none before. In honor of World Press Freedom Day, IREX celebrates Halima Fatullayeva, an English teacher from the Ganja region of Azerbaijan, in her effort to develop a culture of student journalism in her region.
TEA/ILEP Alumni Small Grants Award Recipients Announced April 13, 2011 IREX is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2011 TEA/ILEP Alumni Small Grants competition. IREX, in conjunction with an independent selection committee and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, selected 16 alumni of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) and 15 alumni of the International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) to receive funding to support their original small grant project ideas.	2011 TEA Teachers Arrive in US February 4, 2011 by Jason Vuong Do Sixty-four teachers from 20 countries around the world are about to embark on a learning experience of a lifetime.
Training Teachers in the Madrasas of Bangladesh January 27, 2011 by Kate Czarniak Musammat Badrunesha, an English teacher and TEA alumnae in Bangladesh, has been traning teachers in madrasas and other schools throughout her district since 2007.	Extending the Benefits of Education January 21, 2011 In a slum near Kolkata, India, young children dream about their future. Eleven-year old Shaher wants to be a doctor. “I would like to work in the court,” says 10-year-old Imran. Thanks to the work of Hasnain Imam, a local teacher, these children now have access to basic education that can bring them that much closer to a successful future.
Haiti: One Year Later January 12, 2011 Today marks one year since the massive earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, devastating the population and setting back years of development. Over the past year, IREX has worked closely with our colleagues in Haiti, supporting their tireless efforts to rebuild their country.	Global Education is Not a Fad December 17, 2010 Global education is not just a study abroad program or after-school courses for talented students or a Model UN club or a language class. It is a curriculum that incorporates global themes into the fabric of daily teaching and learning, in every subject and at every grade level, pre-K through 12.
Small Bike, Big Dreams December 13, 2010 by Amy Ahearn I came outside and found a little girl in a headscarf waiting for me. Her bike was rusty and small, but she steadfastly pedaled behind me as I jogged along the hot Malaysian road.	Teachers Meet the Needs of Special Needs Students December 13, 2010 by Sarah Dye After witnessing the resources and services available to special needs students in the US, three alumni of the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) have developed initiatives to benefit special needs students in their home communities.