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The Best Destinations for Educational Winter Activity Getaways

Educational winter travel combines the exhilaration of winter sports with new places and cultures. Become educated not only on the methods of winter sports but also on the traditions and heritage of landscapes. Swap the winter woes at home for an adventure that’s sure to keep everyone smiling. 

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The Best Destinations in Greece for Educational Family Getaways

 
If you want to expose your kids to fascinating culture and history with visits to ancient ruins and archaeological sites, take them to Greece. Here, you can explore iconic archaeological sites such as the Acropolis and Delphi, learn about Greek mythology through storytelling and museum visits, and discover traditional Greek customs and cuisine. 
 
Here are some of the best destinations in Greece for educational family getaways.
 
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The Best Destinations in Africa for Educational Family Getaways

 
Educational family getaways combine fun activities with learning opportunities for adults and kids. Africa is ideal for these getaways due to its diverse wildlife, rich history, and vibrant cultures. From embarking on safaris to exploring ancient archaeological sites and engaging with local communities, a trip to Africa is engaging, educational, and fun for everyone.
 
Here are the best destinations in Africa for educational family getaways. 
 
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Educational Adventures for Older Teenagers

For families with older teenagers, consider adding an educational component to your next family trip. Educational adventures will not only foster curiosity about different places, but your kids will also learn a thing or two about the world around them, broadening their perspectives in life. Read on for some suggestions on educational adventures for older teenagers.

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5 Things to Do in Auckland for Educators

Located on New Zealand's North Island, Auckland has a population of around 1.5 million. The University of Auckland was established in 1883, and the metro area is rife with arts, culture, history, and gustatorial opportunities. 

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How to: Plan a School Trip to Perfection

Planning a school trip is a lot like coordinating a large-scale battle…

And you’ve got an army of a million troops… 

And a billion things are likely to go wrong…

And while you’re planning the trip, you’re expected to balance a beach ball on your head while spinning more plates than a professional plate spinner at the Plate Spinning Olympics. 

But when a school trip, whether it’s a day in the countryside or a week in Barcelona, goes off without a hitch, there’s no stopping the feeling of pride that’ll race in your heart. 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The Beginning

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Sep 08, 2017 / 0 comments

For decades, I had a first day of school. Elementary, middle, high school, university, and then teaching high school; late August meant a ‘close’ of camp, early September meant the ‘unofficial end’ to beach season, and then it was back to school. That new outfit, that new backpack, and the jitters of what’s to come all became rolled into one - a first day of school. Amidst all of the crazy and looking forward to the unknown, there was a new beginning. Does everyone have this? How does this ‘beginning’ foster itself for those who don’t have that ‘back to school’ scenario?

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Education Vacation: Traveling Hawaii And Seeing The Sights

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Traveling is the ultimate learning opportunity, and the learning aspect  is one of the most pleasurable parts of the journey. A vacation to a new locale will teach you all kinds of things about local culture, customs, and geography; and you’ll retain it much longer than should you memorize it from some book. When you can put your hands on something, it makes a more indelible impression. 
 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Montana

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Jan 03, 2017 / 0 comments

I remember watching Billy Crystal in City Slickers and thinking ‘that must be what the west looks like’. Perhaps, I would feel much the same –an outsider in my own country and be that kid from the city (even though I lived 45 minutes outside, in the suburbs) in the great, surprising wide-open land. I’m proof that learning happens at any age. More often than not, there’s vital life learning that takes place outside of the traditional school doors. I was an ocean-loving island kid driving across the country that ended up in awe of Montana.

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Nashville, Tennessee

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Nov 02, 2015 / 0 comments

In my first year teaching, I started a pen-pal program with my year 9 students. Engaging the help of an international organization, my Long Island, New York students interacted with others their own age all around the world. Fifteen years later, one former student, while on a trip to Italy, recently met up with her Italian pen-pal and got a first-hand tour of her friend’s city. Their letters may have introduced them, but their continued conversations made them friends.

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