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...
A new travel trend is “fluxury travel.” Not familiar with this term? It is a fairly new term that applies to travel due to consumers paying more for excursions. Travelers have to make hard decisions about when, where, and how to travel. Tara Cappel, founder of FTLO...
Student travel doesn’t happen without parents and legal guardians. Their trust, support, and partnership aren’t just nice to have—they’re the foundation that makes every trip possible. For many families, sending a child on a multi-day school trip (especially one out...
When planning a student trip, teachers often lean on their tour planner to handle the countless logistical details that make a travel experience successful. Together, you will map out itineraries, transportation, hotels, meals, and attractions. But there’s one...
It’s hard to believe the summer is almost over. Like so many seasons in life, it came and went in the blink of an eye. Now educators across the country are getting ready for another school year, and there is plenty of work to be done. The first few weeks of school are...
International travel can be one of the most powerful educational experiences a student will ever have. It pushes learning beyond the classroom, builds cultural understanding, and fosters independence and confidence in ways few other opportunities can. But while the...