As a former teacher, I’m the first to admit that my classroom wasn’t as inclusive as it could/should have been. Not because I didn’t care, but rather because I simply didn’t understand enough about what it means to be inclusive. If I had to do it all again, I’d like...
Winnipeg’s latest major accolade comes courtesy of prestigious US publication TIME, which has just named the city on a list of The World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021. The article celebrates the city’s newest cultural gem, Qaumajuq at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, which...
What a long, strange trip it’s been. So, where do we go from here? Similar to the world of music education, the performance travel world has been turned upside down and inside out by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most music programs, the travel industry found itself in...
At the age of 12, a young Billy Graham gave his first public speech – a rehearsed portrayal of Uncle Sam taught by his mother at his school pageant. Following the experience, Billy vowed never to speak in public again. After several more failed attempts and an...
Note: This story from Julie Beck was originally written for a 2013 Trip Behavior column in Teach & Travel. One of my college students, Jessica, recently sent me an e-mail that showed a picture of a school bus filled with students on a field trip. I found myself...
Kids always love getting up-close with ocean life, but Georgia Aquarium goes the extra mile to provide special opportunities to student groups. This aquarium in Atlanta is home to hundreds of species and thousands of animals across more than 11 million gallons of...
