Planning for the Exchange

[edit: I realize this reads like a personals ad. My apologies.] I am a grade 8 teacher of all subjects living with my wife and son on an acreage just outside Winnipeg, capital city of Manitoba in Canada. My school is in Winnipeg. A 20 minute commute takes us from our rural home to our … Continue reading »

The Australian Teacher Magazine has several articles online describing educators positive experiences with exchanges. Here are some excerpts and links to the original articles. Connections all important With several trips to America and courses at Harvard University under his belt,  School principal, Mark Walker says that when you take on these sorts of professional learning … Continue reading »

A “No” uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a “Yes” merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble. – Mahatma Gandhi (Young India, vol #9: Mar. 17, 1927) There was no match for our 2013 Australian teacher exchange application. While the program didn’t make a match, that wasn’t the end of … Continue reading »

Independent Education Union video of Australian teacher’s exchange experience in Canada.

So, things aren’t looking good for a 2013 match. According to correspondence from our exchange program, matches are generally confirmed by the end of June. We committed early on to apply for a second year if our application wasn’t successful this year. While this is very disappointing, I know we have more opportunities. Any time … Continue reading »