Tag: inspiration
Fundraising for Wells in South Sudan from “A Long Walk to Water”
A completed water well in South Sudan! Teaching Traveling: One of the best books I've ever read with my middle school students is A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. The book is based on the true story of Salva Dut,...
A Nepal Nonprofit Dedicated to Post-Earthquake Rebuilding
Teaching Traveling: Ever wonder what it takes to start a nonprofit? Natasha Wozniak is the founder of Sangsangai, an organization committed to rebuilding Nepal, one village at a time, after its devastating earthquake. They also offer homestays as a way...
Ocean Education Travel and Polar Cruises that YOU Can Do, Too!
Susan Adie (left) in Antarctica. Teaching Traveling: Curious about educational travel opportunities to learn about ocean conservation, including boat cruises through polar regions? Please welcome expert marine educator, Susan Adie, who has led over 250 educational ocean expeditions over the...
Teach or Volunteer at the National Africa College Online High School
Prince (second from right) with Harvard students. Teaching Traveling: Welcome to Prince Obiri-Mainoo, a professor from Ghana who, after teaching at Harvard, has launched an online high school based in West Africa! Prince, tell us about your background. Prince: Hello! I...
Teaching Pittsburgh About Its Own Backyard: “Discover the Burgh”
Jeremy and Angie, with Pittsburgh, PA shining below. Teaching Traveling: Teaching others about your city is a beautiful form of eduction! Welcome to Jeremy Jones, who runs a popular site with his wife, Angie, about all things Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jeremy,...
Which Teaching Traveling Articles Are Most Useful and Popular?
Hello from Lillie, founder of Teaching Traveling! I created this site in 2010, meaning that, as of this writing, this travel and global education blog is now 7 years old, and boasts almost 300 interviews with Teacher-Travelers of all sorts....