VIDEO: ACIS Parents: Expanding My Child’s Horizons

  For every parent weighing the decision to send their child on an educational tour, there's a lot to consider. Safety is always priority number...

6 Ways to Bring French Culture into the Classroom (French Language Resources)

For French teachers, teaching the language is just the beginning. Teaching your students vocabulary and grammar is an essential first step, but then it's all...

French Crêpes – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to France where in cities like Paris, crêpes are available on every street corner. They will certainly be a snack...

25 Student Appropriate Movies for French Class

Movies are a teacher's best friend. Not only do they occupy antsy students' attention on afternoons in June, but for foreign language teachers, they're a fantastic...

Zika Virus: What You Need to Know Before You Travel

For anyone who has considered traveling to Central or South America recently, they've also certainly considered the risk of contracting the Zika Virus. We've heard...

Bruschetta 2 Ways – Recipe of the Week

For this week's recipe, we go to a country whose culinary tradition is truly unmatched--Italy. Few countries on the planet enjoy a good meal quite...

STEM Educational Travel in Iceland: An Interview with Science Teacher and ACIS Group Leader – Yvonne John

Yvonne John is a science teacher at Naperville North High School in Naperville, IL. She teaches Chemistry and AP Environmental Science, so she is always...

Spanish Language Resources: 5 Ways to Practice Spanish Outside the Classroom

Learning a foreign language is so much more than an academic exercise. It opens doors to new people, cultures, and experiences. While learning grammar, conjugations,...

Spanish Language Resources: 5 Ways to Bring Spanish and Latin American Culture into Your Classroom

For Spanish teachers, teaching the language is just the beginning. Once your students can express themselves in Spanish, the next step in their journey is...

Peruvian Ceviche – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe takes us to South America to sample ceviche from Peru. This regionally distinct appetizer is a must-have when traveling through Peru or any...