Fulbright Programs for U.S. K - 12 Teachers

Fulbright Teacher Exchanges provide opportunities for elementary and secondary educators to develop their practice and bring global knowledge, skills, and perspectives to their classrooms and schools. Through exchange and professional learning programs, ­teachers improve educational outcomes and prepare today’s youth for success in a globalized, interconnected world. Each year, approximately 400 educators, from the United States and over 75 other countries, participate in these exchanges, and reach more than 75,000 students annually when they return to their classrooms. Over the course of their careers, they will influence more than 1 million students.

U.S. teachers and administrators travel abroad for up to a semester to learn new educational practices, develop authentic global content, and share their pedagogical expertise. They conduct research, visit schools, develop leadership skills, and build relationships with colleagues and students in their host communities. They ret­urn home with new curricula and best practices for their classrooms, schools and communities. Research projects cover many topics including improving STEM education; diversity, equity and inclusion; teaching the UN’s sustainable development goals; and expanding vocational education.