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The article discusses the International Literacy Day's (ILD) Reading Across Continents exchange program supported by the International Reading Association. The program intends to create cultural connections by uniting students from School Without Walls (SWW) Highschool in Washington D.C. and the students in Africa by shared reading of novels, writing, and student-teacher exchanges. It also notes that the U.S. Department of State also funded the project.

The article features the Ni Hao! China for Kids teacher exchange program, the recipient of the 2007 Bridge to Understanding Award from the U.S. Board on Books for Young People (USBBY). The program involves the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PCLH) Children's Learning Center in Ohio and its sister library at Liuzhou Middle School, Liuzhou, Guangxi Province in China. The exchange program features a celebration of Chinese New Year, a China room and Chinese and English books about China.

The article focuses on the participation of teachers from the U.S. in the teacher-to-teacher training project in Ethiopian from June 23 to July 7, 2007 sponsored by Ethiopia Reads with the objective of sharing effective literacy techniques with staff in 10 libraries in schools in and around Addis Ababa. On the other hand, American teachers will learn about Ethiopian traditions and cultural history. Both American and Ethiopian teachers will connect children with books.

Presents information on an exchange program being planned by the ecology club at the Walmouth Barbour American International School in Kfar Shmaryahu, Israel. Creation of the exchange program to educate students about environmental issues and to introduce them to peers from another culture; Concept of the exchange project; Activities launched in connection with the program.

Presents information on the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Objective of the program; Information on the general eligibility requirements for participants of the program; Components of the program.

Presents information on the 2005-2006 Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Provides information on the Fullbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, which arranges for teachers in different countries to trade classrooms for the school year. Requirements for educators to be involved in the program.

Focuses on the International Reading Association's (IRA) call for ten to twenty groups or individuals willing to `twin' with a Jamaican school, involving the exchange of educational books, letters and friendship, beginning on the 17th World Congress on Reading in July 1998. Activities for twinning; Application deadline; Contact information. INSET: `Hands across the sea'..

Reports that the International Reading Association (IRA) is seeking ten to 20 groups or individuals who are willing to partner with Jamaican schools as part of the planning for the July 1998 17th World Congress on Reading in Jamaica. Exchange of educational books, letters and friendship with the school; Contact information.