In this issue of Teach & Travel magazine, discover the 2026 Top Student Travel Destinations, explore unforgettable bucket-list experiences, and join us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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Why Transportation Is Becoming the Most Important Part of Student Travel Planning
by Claire Chapin | May 12, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
In student travel planning, the spotlight often shines on destinations—theme parks, museums, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But behind every successful trip is something less visible, yet increasingly essential: transportation. For teams like Escot Bus Lines,...
Learning Comes Alive at New England Aquarium
by Claire Chapin | May 12, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
Opened on Boston’s historic waterfront in 1969, the New England Aquarium is one of the world’s first modern aquariums. Today, the Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 marine animals across 70 exhibits and continues to inspire visitors of all ages to form a deeper...
Beyond the Classroom: How Travel Impacts Student Success
by Claire Chapin | May 12, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
For many students, a school trip represents a series of big “firsts”. The first time navigating a different currency, the first time crossing a border, and the first real taste of independence. As teachers and travel planners, we often get caught up in the...
Where Live Performances Meets Living History: A Season at Ford’s Theatre
by Claire Chapin | May 5, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
There is something uniquely powerful about live theatre—especially when it is experienced together. When students and educators sit in a room with hundreds of others, watching a story unfold in real time, the experience becomes more than entertainment. It is shared...
Thanksgiving Parade of Bands – A Unique Holiday Event Where YOU Matter
by Claire Chapin | May 5, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
The sun rises behind the spires of Cinderella Castle and excitement ripples through the crowd. It’s a beautiful Thanksgiving morning at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. As hundreds of student performers march into place, the crowd cheers, joined by thousands...
The Cultural Resonance of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway
by Claire Chapin | April 29, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
For Marco Ramirez, the journey of bringing Buena Vista Social Club to Broadway is deeply personal. As a Cuban American raised around the legendary Buena Vista Social Club album, from the Cuban music ensemble of the same name, the music was more than just familiar—it...
Discovering New Life Paths in the Galapagos
by Claire Chapin | April 22, 2026 | Magazine, Profiles | 0 Comments
As a science teacher at Crook County High School, Jessica Mumm runs a science club that takes students on educational trips across continents. Each trip focuses on a new aspect: marine biology, ecology, conservation and environmental. Mumm strives to introduce her in...
2026 Global Citizens Challenge: One Teacher’s Testimonial
by Claire Chapin | April 14, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
The 2026 Global Citizens Challenge from Your Big Year once again showed how powerful it is when young leaders come together with purpose. The energy from students around the world was matched by the enthusiasm of the incredible SYTA members who participated as...
SYTA Youth Foundation Programs Accepting Applications
by Claire Chapin | April 14, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
The SYTA Youth Foundation’s (SYF) mission is to connect youth with the resources required for travel experiences that will inspire them to be confident, connected, and globally responsible citizens. We believe that TRAVEL CHANGES YOUNG LIVES FOR GOOD, and to that end,...
Tony Awards Season: Shows That Get Students Talking
by Claire Chapin | April 7, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The Tony Awards are basically the Super Bowl of theatre. Yet for many viewers across the country, the excitement of Broadway’s Biggest Night doesn’t depend on having seen every nominated show. Instead, audiences tune in for the spectacle: the live performances, the...