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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Slow Down, Lean In: Crafting Immersive Experiences
by Claire Chapin | July 28, 2026 | Tips & Ideas | 0 Comments
Crafting immersive and memorable student group travel experiences takes far more than assembling an itinerary and checking off famous landmarks. At its best, student travel is an act of care—an intentional effort to understand what students need, where they are...
Go Beyond the Concert at the New York Philharmonic
by Claire Chapin | July 21, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
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 David...
Travel With Purpose: How Voluntourism Enriches Student Experiences
by Maggie | July 14, 2026 | Tips & Ideas | 0 Comments
A new trend in travel is voluntourism, a form of travel where individuals combine their passion for travel with a desire to contribute to a cause or community through volunteer work. Voluntourism, also known as a service trip, allows for a deeper connection to a...
Banding Together: From Musician to Director
by Claire Chapin | July 7, 2026 | Profiles | 0 Comments
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...
Summer Packing Essentials
by Claire Chapin | July 7, 2026 | Tips & Ideas | 0 Comments
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 essentials you...
Survival 101: Weatherproofing Your Trip
by Claire Chapin | June 30, 2026 | Safety, Tips & Ideas | 0 Comments
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...
Attention, Please: Handling Phones in the Classroom
by Claire Chapin | June 30, 2026 | Tips & Ideas | 0 Comments
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...
Imagination Day 2026 Returns to Celebrate Teachers
by Claire Chapin | June 23, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
Disney Imagination Campus loves celebrating teachers, which is why they are so excited to bring back Imagination Day 2026 for teachers nationwide! Earn FREE professional development at this exciting event filled with opportunities to gain new, actionable learnings for...
Go Anywhere. Together. This Is Shared Reality.
by Claire Chapin | June 23, 2026 | Destinations | 0 Comments
Ask most students how they watched their last movie, and the answer probably involves a bedroom, a laptop, and headphones. Ask them about their last big sports moment, and odds are it was a highlight on a five-inch screen. We live in an era of infinite content but...
Don’t Forget: ETIAS Scheduled to Go into Effect Q4 of 2026
by Claire Chapin | June 15, 2026 | News | 0 Comments
By now, you’ve likely heard about the upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals—including U.S. citizens—traveling to 30 European countries for short stays. With the new system set to start...