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Increasing Mutual Understanding Between Morocco and America

Samira Idelcadi, a Moroccan alumna of the 2006 Professional Fellows Program, is the January International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month.

Reading Connects Communities in the U.S. and Macedonia

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Jennifer Birdsall (in red) and U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia Paul Wholers watch at the American Corner in Tetovo as children collect books donated by communities in Nebraska.

Images from Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA), Jennifer Birdsall, during her time in Macedonia.

Reading Connects Communities in the U.S. and Macedonia

As a Fulbrighter Jennifer lived in Macedonia from September 2011 to July 2012-- helping to teach English and American culture in a number of classes at South East European University in Tetovo, as well as developing two of her own courses. In her spare time, Jennifer started an English club, in partnership with Read Across America, at the American Corner in Tetovo for young Macedonians.

A Progressive Teacher for Uzbekistan

Feruza Masharipova shares the knowledge, skills, and experience she has gained from her exchange programs with teachers and students in Uzbekistan.

Continuing the Exchange After the Exchange Program Ends

Supporting English Teachers through Training in El Salvador

Supporting English Teachers through Training in El Salvador.

U.S. and Egyptian Educators Benefit from Collaboration

Ez Eldin Salem participated in the State Department’s Teachers of Critical Languages Program, which brings teachers from China and Egypt to teach Mandarin and Arabic in U.S. elementary and secondary schools for one academic year.

A Step Towards World Peace

"I got to know more about [the people I met here], their culture, their history, the things they believed, and because of this, I understand [now] why they behave the way they do. I think it is a very important step towards world peace." - Francisca, from India on the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program.

Have Courage! Be a Leader

Mifdal Bouchaib: Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program

"The idea of being a leader was not in my mind [before], but now I have courage to play a role in my school. [TEA] gives us hope that we can be leaders." -Mifdal Bouchaib, from Morocco on the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program

ILEP Video: Visiting the United States and Enhancing Teaching Skills

Carlos from Brazil says ILEP changed him for the better.

Why should you go to the United States to enhance your skills as a teacher? The International Leaders in Education Program brings outstanding secondary school teachers from the Near East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Western Hemisphere to the United States.

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