Teacher Travel Ideas

This photo was taken during a visit to the Cambodian Genocide memorial and museum. The gentleman (Bou Meng) in the photo is the Cambodian genocide survivor that Stephanie was able to meet with. She purchased his book to use in her class.

Using Travel to Make Curriculum More Representative of the World

November 17, 2020

Want concrete strategies for making what you teach more relevant and globally-connected? Enjoy this powerful and extremely useful interview with New York City Humanities teachers, Stephanie N. Ambarsumyan (of Wandering Why Traveler), and Dora DePaolis. Teaching Traveling: Stephanie, tell us …

This is a reconstruction of a duplex in the South Yard. Several enslaved families would have lived in this dwelling. Their daily lives would have involved domestic tasks in and around the main house.

An Archaeology Program at Montpelier (With Scholarships!), Plus History Road Trips

February 21, 2020

Let’s learn from a Social Studies teacher who does educational road trips! She also has great advice about the Teacher Archaeology program at James Madison’s Montpelier, which offers funding for educators to attend. Teaching Traveling: Welcome to Erica Kennedy. Erica, …

Jissaura, one of the previous winners of the scholarship, exploring LA.

Win $1,000 and 7 Free Nights to Travel the USA, Age 18-30!

January 19, 2020

Help share this grant to support newer travelers who have financial need! In the ten years I’ve run Teaching Traveling and worked in global education, I’ve become further and further impressed by the work that HI USA does to support …

Fiona trying out a traditional Thai instrument.

A Job as a Music Examiner for Paid World Travel!

November 19, 2020

Teaching music can be a joy, but can it support travel? YES! Learn about a job that pays to travel the world administering music testing! Let’s meet a music teacher from England who has a dream career as a music …