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Know Before You Go: Worksheets for Your DC Class Trip
You want to make sure your students get the most out of their Washington, DC student tour, and there’s no better way to do this than to provide them …
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7 Places to Learn About Black History
(Source: commons.wikimedia.org) Since 1976, every president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. This month is …
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Best Things to Do in Washington, DC
It’s not surprising that Washington, DC student tours are our most popular — after all, our nation’s capital offers historical, political and …
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Know Before You Go: New York City Classroom Resources
If you have an upcoming New York City student tour, prepare your class with a couple relevant lesson plans. Don’t know where to start? The city’s …
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A Band Director's Take on a Disney World Marching Band Tour
This year, band director Josh R. brought his marching band to perform in Walt Disney World® Resort for the first time. The trip was successful, and …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 9 Optimize Matching Gift Programs
Did you know that some of your school’s parents can double their fundraising donations without paying a cent more? Many large corporations …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 8: Go Green!
In addition to helping you reach your fundraising goals in a manner you can truly get behind, green fundraisers show students new ways to take care …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 7 Know What Works
fRunning a fundraiser is a little like running a business – in addition to managing people and timelines, staying on top of competition and thinking …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 6: Partner Up With Local Businesses
Local businesses can be a fundraiser’s best friend. You will find that both chains and locally-owned businesses will be happy to partner with …
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9 Fundraising Lessons | No. 5: Tap Different Resources
As mentioned in our blog on adding creativity to your fundraiser, students and parents are being asked to participate in fundraisers more than ever. …
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