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Crossing Canada with the Maplemusketeer

by Jordan Oram /
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Jun 06, 2014 / 0 comments

Note from Wandering Educators: I was one of the privileged few to get a sneak peek at this extraordinary book, and let me be the first to say how impressed I am with it - and with Jordan's talent at inspiring people to get out and pursue their dreams.

A visit to Mont Blanc

by Lars Wagoner /
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Jun 06, 2014 / 0 comments

Most of us have likely heard of Mont Blanc, not the famous writing pens, but the tallest mountain in the Alps…and we’ve probably seen it, too. Of course, not everyone is lucky enough to see it in person, but you can on Google Images!

 

If you do plan to visit Mont Blanc, keep in mind one thing: driving up that (or a neighboring) mountain. It wasn’t easy reaching the park at the peak of the mountain; consider this a warning to all of the people who get car-sick or don’t like 15 minute rides of endless elevation.

 

Top 5 Disney Surprises

by Kathryn Blanco / Jun 04, 2014 / 0 comments

For me, one of the most special things about Disney World are the little surprises that can pop up when least expected.

Florida Culture for the Week of June 2 By Josh Garrick

by Josh Garrick / Jun 02, 2014 / 0 comments

Florida Culture for the Week of June 2 By Josh Garrick

June 3 -- Terry Olson Hosts Charles Dickens Trivia Night

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide

by Amy Loch / Jun 01, 2014 / 0 comments

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide: Advice from a Local

Cedar Point Roller Coaster Guide

Advice From A Mentor On Pursuing A Writing Career

by Sydney Kahl / May 31, 2014 / 0 comments

Throughout the past four years of high school, I have been crafting ideas about what I would like to do with the rest of my life, and particularly how I can prepare during the next four years of college. I am committed to writing and sharing about my travel, cultural, and educational experiences.

Words of Wisdom from the Kindness Tree

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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May 30, 2014 / 0 comments

At our most recent Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering (UWG), we had a Kindness Tree. It was a joy to see this tree leaf out and fill with love throughout the week.

 

We had a sign posted on the wall that said:

Film in the Classroom: Introducing Brave New Educators

by Lauren Byrd / May 29, 2014 / 0 comments

Film has long been an integral part of our culture. We remember the films we grew up watching, the movies that touched us in some way, and what deeper truths about the human experience a film uncovered.

Top 8 Food Spots in NYC, Williamsburg

by Anevay Darlington / May 28, 2014 / 0 comments

I lived in Williamsburg, in Brooklyn, for 9 years of my life, and the hardest part about moving out of the neighborhood was missing the food. Each of these restaurants hold a special place in my heart, as I grew up in each one in some capacity.

Disability Access at Cedar Point

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /
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May 28, 2014 / 0 comments

The roller coaster capital of the world. The World’s Best Amusement Park. Where are you? Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio right on Lake Erie! And if you’ve got mobility problems or other disabilities, you can definitely enjoy yourself at Cedar Point. For, you see, the good folks there have an eye for disability access.

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