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Earth Day: Indian Teachers Use Space Technology to Solve Problems on Earth April 19, 2012 by Amy Ahearn Much environmental research starts with a problem, such as species extinction, global warming, or erosion. In honor of Earth Day, IREX is pleased share a story of two physics teachers from India and a graduate student from Alabama focused on a solution. Rahul Chatterjee and Bishakha Banerjee, current International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) participants, are collaborating with Melanie Phillips, a graduate student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), to research reforestation in Chhattisgarh and Punjab, India using satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques.	Global Population Growth: Perspectives from India December 9, 2011 An ILEP Alumna will co-host a webinar on population growth on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 10:00 am EST. In October 2011, the world population reached 7 billion. What does this mean for people around the world? Primary Source is proud to partner with IREX in offering this webinar. Mytheli Sreenivas, Associate Professor of History and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Ohio State University, and Archana Mankotia, ILEP alumna and social studies teacher in India, will share with us their insights and perspectives on population growth in India.
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.	US Teachers Internationalize Their Classrooms April 1, 2011 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.
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.	2011 ILEP Fellows Arrive in US January 13, 2011 by Sarah Dye Last week, 74 teachers from 15 countries around world gathered in Washington DC for the International Leaders in Education Program.
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.	Teachers in the Global Fight Against AIDS December 1, 2010 by Emily Longenecker There are 33.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS throughout the world. Today is World AIDS Day - a day of opportunity to raise awareness and educate about the disease which affects all nations at the most local level.
Internationalizing Education, One Teacher at a Time November 30, 2010 by Sarah Dye An interview with select US and international teachers who participated in a direct-match exchange through the International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP).	IREX's 2010 Annual Report Released! November 12, 2010 IREX’s 2010 annual report is here! In it we feature stories about just a few of the partners and participants who inspire us, such as: