Let Us Turn Our Thoughts Today…

I love Washington DC.  Our son, Rory, lives downtown in Adams Morgan.  It is such a beautiful city with its sweeping malls and the Potomac...

Washington D.C. Student Trip: From Couch to Capital in 6 Easy Steps

Have you heard about the couch to 5K plans to get in-shape to run a 3.1-mile race? You can envision crossing the finish line, but...

4th of July Celebrations Across the USA

When you think of celebrating America’s birthday you probably think of fireworks, cookouts, diving into a pool on a hot Summer day and time with...

Capital ELA: Why One Language Arts Teacher Chose D.C. For Her Students

When you think about Middle School class trips to Washington D.C., you generally think of them being led by history or social studies teachers. Rebekah...

The Smithsonian Institution – Destination Spotlight

Few places in America encapsulate as much history and education as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Established in 1846, the Smithsonian is a group...

ACIS Acquires Visit Canada and Launches ACIS America

Since 1978, I have built this company on the premise that teachers and students deserve only the best when it comes to educational travel opportunities....