New ELA Lesson Plan: The Danger of a Single Story

"The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete." - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ...

Growing Your Group: Advice From a First Time Group Leader

Erin P. is a first-time ACIS Group Leader heading to Europe next year. Although she started the process seeing limited interest, she has made her...

5 Skills From Traveling You Can Use When Applying to College

Junior and senior year are important for any student looking to attend college in a few short years. Tests, projects, homework, sports, plays, art shows...

An Update on European Travel Permissions for 2021

In recent weeks, you may have heard a few news stories buzzing about upcoming changes to American travel permissions within Europe - Or maybe you...

Choose Peace of Mind With ACIS

Safety is always paramount above all else on any ACIS tour. You, your travelers and their parents should feel at ease, knowing you’re in good...

Going Back in Time: A Trip to Guédelon Castle

Guest Post by Christy Belbey I am proud to be a veteran ACIS teacher! I have done 12 student trips with ACIS since 1996. Travel...

Costa Rican Adventure School Trip Spotlight

We're taking a deep dive with a Costa Rican Adventure School trip Spotlight on Nick. Nick recently returned from an ACIS Educational Tours Costa Rican...

Why Next Generation Travel

Next Generation Travel: what's it all about? Webster's dictionary has no definition (yet), but you can think of it as a trip that goes above...

10 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th-11th marks Teacher Appreciation Week, and while you may see a shortage of Red Delicious apples in the produce section, there are plenty of other...

New STEM Activity: The Mediterranean Diet

Bring international flavor to the classroom with an all new STEM activity on the Mediterranean Diet! High School Biology and Human Nutrition Teacher Carlie Frydman has...