For student music groups traveling to New York City, attending a performance by the New York Philharmonic is an opportunity to see one of the world’s great orchestras in action, while learning directly from the musicians who make it exceptional. Performing at...
While many of the teachers we’ve talked with over the years didn’t start out expecting to be educators, Rachael Urquhart, at age 13, was certain of her life’s dream. She learned to play clarinet in fourth grade and discovered that band was her passion. And every step...
Before setting off on your summer adventures this year, it’s important to consider all the potential factors that could influence how you and your groups pack their bags (and what’s inside them). Come along as we share some of our top summer packing...
There’s a reason that the Scouting America motto “Be Prepared” has endured for well over a century. It applies to daily life, as well being ready for any type of weather when we’re away from home. Mother Nature throws at us the expected and unexpected, and the best we...
Smartphones are now a constant presence in students’ lives, which means every teacher eventually faces the same question: What should we do about phones in the classroom? While there is no single solution that works for every school or age group, educators are finding...
