27Aug

Theatre Education Trips: Celebrating National Arts in Education Week With Meaningful Student Travel

Theatre education trips offer students one of the most powerful ways to engage with the performing arts. Each September, the national observance of National Arts in Education Week highlights how arts learning shapes student development and academic growth. For educators seeking meaningful ways to celebrate, theatre education trips provide immersive experiences that connect classroom learning to live performance, professional training and world-class theatrical environments.   Why Theatre Education Trips Matter for Student Development Theatre education trips give students direct experience with live performance...

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27Aug

Behind the Scenes: Planning Your Perfect Student Trip

As the director of Educational Destinations, one of my favorite parts of my job is sitting down with a teacher and hearing, “Here’s what I really want my students to experience.” That’s where the fun begins. Our job is to take that vision and plan a trip experience that is educational, exciting, memorable and realistic for your budget.   It Starts With You When we begin to plan a trip, we don't start by pulling out a standard itinerary. We start by listening. What...

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11Aug

North East School of the Arts Students Explore Theatre in London

For students pursuing theatre, few experiences compare to studying the craft in the city where so much of modern theatre took shape. London offers young performers a rare chance to watch professional productions, tour working theatres and learn directly from industry practitioners, all while walking the same streets that inspired centuries of storytelling. For schools seeking an immersive performing arts experience abroad, London delivers a blend of history, craft and live performance that no classroom can replicate. In March 2026, students...

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13May

Students Experience Cultural Immersion in South Korea

For students, international travel creates learning opportunities that cannot be replicated in a traditional classroom setting. Cultural immersion places students inside the history, language, customs and daily life they study in textbooks. Through guided educational travel, students develop global awareness, adaptability and confidence while building connections to the people and places they encounter. For schools seeking meaningful academic experiences abroad, South Korea offers an ideal blend of history, innovation, art and contemporary culture. In March 2026, students from Westridge School for...

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13May

Carmel HS Takes on FIRST Robotics Championship with Educational Destinations

Thirty robotics students from Carmel HS (IN) joined teams from all over the world to compete at the annual FIRST Championship in Houston, TX. After a whirlwind of travel and double-elimination matches, the varsity Carmel team, the 868 TechHOUNDS, walked away as Division Champions, with their final alliance ranking second in the world. This year, the FIRST Championship comprised 600 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams representing 50 countries. Students qualified depending on their performance in state championships, only...

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11May

Meet Educational Destinations Tour Director Jen Shenberger

A longtime Missouri music educator, Jennifer Shenberger now shares her passion for educational student travel as a tour director with Educational Destinations. Jennifer Shenberger joined the Music Travel Consultants (MTC) Family of Brands as a tour director in 2024 following a distinguished 31-year career in the Missouri public schools. Her teaching experience includes 14 years directing choir and band in the Reeds Spring School District and 17 years as the Brass Specialist for the School...

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14Apr

Alaska Conservation Trip Highlights Experiential Learning in Wildlife and Culture

Experiential learning in conservation is increasingly recognized as essential to student development, particularly as environmental challenges grow in complexity and urgency. Last month, students from Bentley Upper School in California participated in an educational, conservation-focused trip to Alaska. The itinerary combined wildlife science, environmental stewardship and cultural education.   Alaska Native Heritage Center The Bentley Upper School's trip began in Anchorage with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. This experience grounded students in the traditions...

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14Apr

Why Schools Should Visit the National Museum of Mathematics During Math Awareness Month

During Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, educators have an opportunity to rethink how students engage with mathematics. Research consistently shows that hands-on learning improves comprehension and retention, especially in subjects often perceived as abstract. When students actively explore mathematical ideas through physical models and interactive exhibits, they develop stronger problem-solving skills and deeper conceptual understanding. These experiences complement classroom instruction and help bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. One destination that exemplifies this approach is the

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14Apr

Civil War History Trips: Educational Field Trip Destinations That Bring History to Life

The anniversary of the American Civil War every April offers a timely opportunity to connect students with one of the most defining periods in United States history. While textbooks provide essential context, visiting Civil War sites allows students to engage directly with preserved landscapes, primary artifacts and interpretive programs that deepen historical understanding. Experiencing these places in person fosters a clearer sense of how national conflicts shape civic life.   Gettysburg, Pennsylvania The Battle of Gettysburg site at Gettysburg National...

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12Mar

Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Letter from the Director

March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the remarkable contributions women have made to our world — past, present and future. At its heart, educational travel is about discovering stories, understanding different perspectives and learning from those who helped shape the path before us. So many of those stories belong to women whose courage, intelligence and determination changed the course of history. From trailblazers like Rosa Parks and Marie Curie to leaders like Eleanor Roosevelt...

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