I am a firm believer in learning about things and places which are unfamiliar.  When we explore new things, we learn about others - and ourselves. One such book I've read recently is truly an exploration of a culture entirely different from my own.

CIDP Master's Application Opens for 2012 Admission

Once in a while, we find a company that we just, well, love. Just a second - you'll see. Our latest love? Grand Trunk. Admittedly, I am not an adventure traveler (something about my wheelchair scooter, you know). But I DO love to be outside, more than anything, exploring this amazing world we live in. And, I appreciate their well-made, well-designed, creative travel goods, and plan on incorporating these into our lives.

Are students inspired by Teacher Travels? YES! For proof, we asked global educator and world traveler Lillie Teacha Marshall, a teacher in the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts - and she asked her students.

Lillie Marshall volunteer teaching in Ghana

The mission statement for FarewellTravels.com includes something we certainly value. It says:

Technology is amazing! It's a way to teach about the world, and learn from each other. And, a way for classrooms to connect, globally. Kader Adjout, Chair of the Global History department at Beaver Country Day School, has been employing technology to connect his classroom with others around the world.

Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U)

By: Brian Kateman

The Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, offers students of all majors from all accredited colleges and universities a unique opportunity to learn about ecology and environmental sustainability in unique natural settings. 

Be Part Of A Young Man’s Journey: Tshidiso Mabote’s Story

In 2008, www.explr.com’s Director & Founder, Jenny M. Buccos, met 19-year-old Tshidiso Mabote while working in South Africa. Tshidiso was one of five students from Mpontsheng Secondary School selected to participate in ProjectExplorer.org’s Student-to-Student project, a hands-on education program created to teach high school students communication and professional skills through the use of digital media.