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Magnify Your STEM Lesson Plans in 7 Destinations Across the Globe
Science, engineering, technology, and math can be daunting subjects for some students, but we know many educators use creative, innovative STEM …
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7 Days in France With Our Expert International Team
Our expert International Tour Consultants, Paula and Brian, recently joined a student tour headed to Paris & Normandy. Now, they're sharing their …
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Winners Revealed: 2018 Photo Contest
All spring long, you took creative and inspired travel photos. You submitted your favorites. We sifted through all the entries and chose 12 …
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Flag Day by the Numbers: 9 Facts to Celebrate Old Glory
Did you know June 14th is Flag Day? The Star-Spangled Banner was first adopted as our national flag 231 years ago today. If you think that sounds …
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Think Outside the Box (of Chocolates): 5 School Trip Fundraiser Ideas
Student travel has many benefits, but it's also a big investment. Many school and community groups undertake a number of fundraising activities …
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4 Cities That Make American History Jump Off the Page
Are you looking for creative ways to get students excited about your classroom lessons? Do you feel like your students think of history as a …
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How Can Civil Rights Lessons Inspire Your Classroom Today?
Your students might think history lessons are all about the past, but on a Civil Rights student tour, they will come to realize that the struggles …
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5 Reasons to Visit Washington, D.C. on Presidents' Day Weekend
Washington, DC is the country's largest living classroom - a perfect destination for student travel. As you visit the city's many monuments and …
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10 Inspiring Cities for Student Tours
You have a world of options when it comes to choosing a city for your student tour. To help you choose, we’re sharing some of our favorite …
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Thanksgiving Family Recipe, From the Brightspark Family to Yours
Our very own Hotel Coordinator, Carrie LaVigne, shares her special family Thanksgiving recipe: The Dowse Family Cranberry Recipe This recipe has been …
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