4 Things My Students Have Taught Me About Chinese New Year

Leandra Beabout taught high school English before transitioning to a brief career in newspaper journalism. She now splits her time between teaching English as a new...

New Lesson Plan: Virtual Tour of the US Capitol

Make your Social Studies classes come alive through our Virtual Tourism Lesson Plans! You may have previously enjoyed the Washington D.C. centered Lesson Plan on...

6 Italian Language and Culture Podcasts for Students

If you are planning a high school trip to Italy with your students start with a few resources to get them ready for their adventure....

The Pluses of ACIS Exchange Plus

Andrew K. coordinates global trips for his school in Massachusetts and recently discovered the benefits of ACIS Exchange Plus offerings, which enhance a school's international...

5 Travel Apps to Download Before Your Trip

It can be daunting trying to decide which travel apps would be best to download on your smartphone for your upcoming trip abroad. There are...

Teacher Spotlight: Christie M.

Meet Christie M.! Having taken her first trip in 2018, she is (relatively) new to the ACIS family, but she's fast becoming a group travel...

6 Amazing Instagrams for French Language Students

Looking for a new way to connect with the French language? From food to art and basic vocabulary, these French Language Instagram accounts are not...

8 European Architecture Styles to Look For on Your European Tour

One of the beauties of traveling through Europe is seeing the great layers of history in the form of buildings and public spaces. It can...

Royal Sites to Visit on Student Tours to London

There’s plenty to see in London – after all, as Samuel Johnson famously said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of...

Teacher Spotlight: Brian F., Tennessee

Brian teaches 7th grade world history in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He's relatively new to the ACIS Family, but from the sounds of it, this is the...