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...

10 Foreign Language Learning Activities Using Current Events

Language learning activities using current events are a fantastic way to show your students what they're learning in your class has an impact in the...

5 Language Learning Activities to Simulate Traveling Abroad

Going abroad is far and away the best method for learning a foreign language. There's nothing like immersing yourself in a culture to create the...

Paella Valenciana – Recipe of the Week

This week's recipe of the week takes us to the Iberian Peninsula. Anyone who's ever traveled to Spain will tell you the food is one...

VIDEO: If I Only Knew…

  When we talk to first-time group leaders about the prospect of leading a trip abroad, there's a sense of excitement that's just on the...

2016 Spring Travel Recap

The last 6 months have seen new challenges unfold in international educational travel. In many ways, it has provided extra motivation for teachers and students...

Announcing the Winners of our 2016 Teacher Appreciation Week Contest!

For the second year in a row, we were floored by the outpouring of love and appreciation students showed for their teachers in response to our...

Tiramisu – Recipe of the Week

This week we're excited to launch a new initiative on the ACIS Blog: Recipe Wednesdays. Every Wednesday we'll be featuring one of the 17 recipes...