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Promoting Smart Tech to Improve Education May 28, 2013 by Amy Bernath In tight budget environments it is tempting to view ICT equipment and training as a luxury to cut. We can all think of a case where technology for technology’s sake hasn’t worked: an unused laptop in the corner of an overfilled classroom, an interactive whiteboard at a school without adequate electricity to support its use, a smartphone game developed for a population of youth without access to smartphones. In fact, now is the time for a focus on smart technology integration in all levels of education.	Teaching Agriculture in Colorado, Learning from Indonesia October 26, 2012 by Susanna Halliday-Miller Teacher Heather Riffel is playing an instrumental role in the development of Colorado’s youth workforce. Through her work as an agriculture teacher at Boulder’s Career and Technical School (CTEC), Heather empowers students with the skills they need to contribute productively to the$20 billion dollar agricultural industry in Colorado. It was in Indonesia, however, where she found ways to strengthen the link between her work and the industry.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2013-2014 Community Solutions Program September 19, 2012 Are you currently engaged in community development work? Do you have the potential to be a leader and change-maker in your community? Are you looking for a career development opportunity to increase your professional skills, experience and networks? If you answered yes to the above questions then you may be an excellent candidate for this year’s Community Solutions Program.	IREX Seeking Selection Committee Members for 2013 Community Solutions Program September 17, 2012 IREX is seeking qualified experts to serve on the 2013-2014 Community Solutions Program selection committee. The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working to make positive, lasting change in their local communities. If you are interested in participating in this year’s selection committee for the Community Solutions Program, please e-mail communitysolutions@irex.org by October 1, 2012
Women's History Month: Lessons for Teachers on Promoting Gender Awareness March 28, 2012 by Karen Bovard Last year, Karen Bovard, a teacher from Connecticut, traveled to Indonesia as a fellow of the TEA-ILEP U.S. Teacher Exchange Program. Upon returning, she created an advanced high school course called “Women in a Global Context” to cultivate an understanding of worldwide gender issues in her students. In this blog, Karen discusses the evolution of the course and what she learned from preparing and delivering it.	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.	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.
The Third Leg: Encouraging Public-Private Partnerships in Emerging Markets December 8, 2010 by Troy Johnson Building durable relationships between governments and service providing NGOs may be easier than building them between NGOs and local businesses.	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).