HASTINGS, Neb. -- Three binational teachers are in central Nebraska thanks to an exchange program. 

The teachers traveled from Zacatecas and Guadalajara and are now teaching reading, math, science and Mexican culture. 

Schools across Nebraska bring teachers to deepen the connection to their student populations. 

According to Migrant Director Kathleen Riley during her time this has been the second time they have done this. 

“It’s been fun like just listening to them talk about their culture and not just about education but just their culture," Riley said. "Yesterday one of them was talking and I looked at the person next to me and I’m like 'it’s such an interesting culture'.”

About 175 kids are registered now for the four week summer program that goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The students are from the areas of Harvard, Sutton and Hastings. For kids to qualify for this program, their parents or guardians have to work in the agricultural industry. 

Alejandro Isaias Cura Lopez, one of the teachers that comes from Zacatecas, said the children want to know more about where their parents come from. 

“First of all, I will say that they are curious," Lopez said. "They are interested in Mexico, maybe they haven’t gone to Mexico, they haven’t been to Mexico, but they say 'oh my parents are from Mexico' and giving them a little piece of Mexico; it’s great for them."

Riley thinks that kids will truly benefit from these teachers. 

“I think it's good for the kids 'cause maybe some of the kids we serve their parents or grandparents are from Mexico but maybe they don’t know much about the culture so just hearing from somebody that lives in every day and teaches it, it’s good for them,” Riley said.

For Lopez this is a meaningful experience. 

“This experience means a lot for me because I am trying to share and show a beautiful part of my Mexico, my culture, traditions and all the things Mexico has," Lopez said.