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Connecting Through Cultural Differences: Exchange Goes Two Ways
Making a real and meaningful connection with U.S. students is helping these international teachers feel successful and impactful in their...
Teacher Feature: Emily K in Hawaii
Meet Emily, a dedicated international Korean language teacher from Korea. She is enriching her American classroom in Hawaii with culture,...
Adapting to State Testing: Balancing Standards and Being Yourself
What happens when you need to prepare your students (and your lesson plans), for success in state testing? Watch to hear how these international...
Maggi’s Journey
Maggi’s journey from the Philippines to the classrooms of East Texas has been filled with discoveries, connections, and cultural exchange. With a...
Cultivating Cultural Empathy: Be Patient, Give Yourself Grace and Grow
Students in U.S. classrooms can come from a wide array of backgrounds. International teachers shared some ways in which they address individual...
A Special Educator with a Growth Mindset
Vanessa D. decided to take part in the BridgeUSA Exchange Visitor Program for Teachers in January 2024. She began by submitting her Initial...
From the Philippines to the U.S.: Alma’s Journey as an International Teacher
Alma E., an elementary teacher from the Philippines, has embraced the challenges and rewards of teaching in the U.S. with open arms. As she...
A Heartfelt Journey to East Texas: Celebrating Educators and Cultural Exchange
Written by Sydney C. As a Program Assistant at Teachers Council, I had the opportunity to embark on a journey to Texas that would deepen my...
Finding Success in Structure: Plan, organize and get things done!
Clearly defining and upholding your expectations is key when it comes to classroom management. These International Teachers provide some context...
Teacher Feature: Peta G. S. in New York
Welcome to the inaugural post of Teachers Council’s brand-new blog! We’re thrilled to kick things off and share the exciting updates and stories...