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May18

Meet our winners in the Great Travel Giveway!

You know the old saying “April showers brings May flowers?” Well this year April brought free trips all month long for our travelers! Each week we selected one lucky traveler to win their tour for free. And we didn’t want … Keep reading …

Boston , Destinations , Smithsonian Student Travel , Students , Teachers , Tours , Travel
Teacher Appreciation
May9

Teacher Appreciation Week 2012: A note of thanks and admiration

We work with teachers every day. We know firsthand how the hours they clock exceed the ringing of the school bells. We know how their passion for learning and dedication to their students drives their work. We know they inspire, … Keep reading …

Holidays , Smithsonian Student Travel , Teachers , Uncategorized
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May4

Stories from the road: New York City & the Arts

Life-changing by Frank J. Artwork created by Frank’s students, inspired by their New York City tour On March 24th, I took a group of art students to New York for the beginning part of our spring break. For many, this … Keep reading …

Arts & Culture , Group Leaders
Margie and her students outside El Morro in Old San Juan. (courtesy photo)
May1

Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Margie N.

After starting her career as a certified recreation therapist, Margie N. of North Carolina found her true calling in life as a high school Spanish teacher. In her past 22 years as a teacher, Margie has been extremely involved in … Keep reading …

Destinations , Educational Travel Advisors , Group Leaders , Smithsonian Student Travel , Students , Teachers , Tips & Advice , Tours , Travel
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Apr30

The First Presidential Inauguration

The first inauguration wasn’t on a brisk day in January, but on a clear spring afternoon in April—and it wasn’t even in Washington, D.C., but in our nation’s first capital, New York City. On this day, 223 years ago, George … Keep reading …

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Apr26

Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day

Do you have a Poem in Your Pocket today? Here’s mine: The Road and the End, by Carl Sanburg. April is National Poetry Month, and as part of the month-long poetry celebration today is Poem in Your Pocket Day! What’s Poem in Your … Keep reading …

Arts & Culture , Education , Holidays , Lesson Plans , Students , Teachers
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Apr23

Get Jamming: Jazz Appreciation Month

Did you know April is time to JAM? That’s right, Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) is upon us. This month-long event occurs every April to put the public spotlight on jazz, both a historical and living treasure. JAM was created to … Keep reading …

Arts & Culture , Current Events , Education , History , Holidays , Smithsonian Institution , Students , Teachers
Judy and her students on the Capitol steps. (Courtesy photo)
Apr18

Educational Travel Advisor Spotlight: Judy H.

Many people may say they are avid travelers. With 30 countries and 49 states on her “I’ve been there” list, Judy H. can truly call herself an avid traveler. She says that she uses her travels to bring the world … Keep reading …

Educational Travel Advisors , Smithsonian Student Travel , Teachers , Tips & Advice , Tours
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Apr17

Space Shuttle Discovery is on the move!

Attention visitors and residents of Washington, D.C.: today, Tuesday, April 17, you will get a once in a lifetime chance to see the Space Shuttle Discovery in mid-flight…attached to a custom 747 jet, of course.  The photo below shows the … Keep reading …

Current Events , Science , Smithsonian Institution , Technology , Washington, D.C.