Licia Paulus, 11th grade history teacher, recently visited India as part of the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program's International Field Experience.

The trip is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Paulus was part of a group of 80 teachers selected to participate in the program, which is an exchange and professional development opportunity administered by the non-profit organization IREX.

Through the program, teachers from across the United States learn how to advance their schools' global education practices, internationalizing teaching and learning in their classrooms.

Paulus traveled and collaborate with a group of U.S. teachers.

The cohort attended seminars on the history, culture and education of the host country, and through their in-country experience participate in discussions on best teaching practices and related educational issues.

Paulus will then travel with a partner to a local school for a dedicated visit to observe or team-teach when requested in international classrooms selected by IREX, and to discuss local educational issues with students, teachers, and administrators from the host-country.

The teachers were to gather this month in Washington, D.C., to share their experiences and to discuss best practices for internationalizing U.S. schools.

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally.