Rewarding Hard Work

Rewarding Hard Work

When Tasha Dial, bookkeeper at North Carolina’s Upchurch Elementary, saw how hard her school’s Beta Club was working, she knew they deserved a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The team of fourth and fifth graders had spent their time showing leadership, keeping grades...
Celebrating Black History with Travel

Celebrating Black History with Travel

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. In honor of the successes and advancements Black Americans have achieved and contributed to society, check out...
Keeping Allergies Top of Mind

Keeping Allergies Top of Mind

We understand—there’s a seemingly infinite number of considerations to be made when planning a student trip. It can feel like something is bound to slip through the cracks. One crucial item that deserves a good chunk of your time and attention? Allergies. Knowing that...
Steering You to a Safe Motorcoach Company

Steering You to a Safe Motorcoach Company

Editor’s Note: In 2022, as COVID and the Omicron variant continue to affect student travel, there are new concerns when picking a motorcoach company. Consult with your tour operator as well as the SYTA COVID-19 Travel Toolkit for more information on how to stay...
Rod Miller: Decades of Memories And Friendship

Rod Miller: Decades of Memories And Friendship

Educator, band director, Santa Claus, John Philip Sousa — Rod Miller does it all. The director of bands for Ohio’s Port Clinton City School District has been in the business for 34 years, with his illustrious tenure coming to an end May of 2022, when he plans to...