On March 27, a group of twelve American K–12 teachers arrived in Morocco, marking the beginning of their participation in the 2026 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms program. This initiative, orchestrated by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange, is designed to foster understanding and collaboration between educators from the U.S. and Morocco. The program will span two weeks, concluding on April 11, during which the teachers will engage with various schools located in major Moroccan cities including Rabat, Casablanca, El Jadida, Marrakech, Tangier, and Laayoune.
The Fulbright program serves as a comprehensive professional development experience for the participating educators. Prior to their arrival in Morocco, they underwent both online training and in-person sessions held in Washington, D.C. This preparatory phase is crucial as it equips the teachers with the necessary tools and knowledge to develop a global education guide, which they will share within their home communities upon their return.
While in Morocco, the cohort will participate in lectures that cover a broad spectrum of topics, such as the national education system, the linguistic diversity of Morocco, the rich Amazigh culture, the role of artificial intelligence in educational settings, and the historical U.S.–Moroccan relations. The teachers are also set to visit prestigious educational institutions, including the École Normale Supérieure, Colegio Español, and Rabat American School, which will provide them with firsthand insights into the Moroccan educational landscape.
Rebecca Geffner, the executive director of the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (MACECE), emphasized the significance of this program, stating that it not only allows American educators to immerse themselves in Moroccan classrooms and communities but also strengthens the educational and cultural ties between the two nations. Notably, this exchange aligns with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Morocco, as well as the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, highlighting the historical importance of this initiative.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
