Heart Button Rustic's Guide to Becoming Anti-Racist This can be the first step in your own anti-racist education or a tool to help you leverage the power you have with friends, family, in your neighborhood, and at school. Think of it as an intro course, something to get the ball rolling. And when you’re done with our list, keep going!
Heart Button Using Travel as a Tool to Discuss Social Justice A good place to start is to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, and work to find which programs and community partners will allow for the most meaningful cross-cultural learning. Global programming lends a boost to any thematic curriculum if you can draw creative parallels and have a good understanding of your intended learning moments.
Heart Button Using Travel as a Tool to Explore Leadership Schools with integrated education models point to Leadership as one of the skill sets necessary to develop well-rounded students. Separating leadership development from the dynamics of school culture and community power structures can allow for students to see practical and organic applications of leadership in the real world, sometimes more clearly than in their own home contexts.
Heart Button Using Travel as a Tool to Discuss Privilege Privilege is a difficult concept to discuss with students, especially while they’re in their home environments. The many layers and dimensions make it an uncomfortably ambiguous conversation, and even harder for students to deduce what they can do with this complex new understanding of self.
Heart Button Interweaving a Costa Rica School Trip with Zoology and Evolution Class Find out how one educator worked with Rustic Pathways Group Travel to customize the perfect trip for his biology curriculum and his students' needs.
Heart Button Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Costa Rica As a High School Student Costa Rica is one of the top destinations for students. See why it's a fantastic destination for teens, and what you can do to ensure you have an unforgettable journey.
Heart Button Everything You Need to Know About Learning a New Language in High School Learning a language in high school can help you succeed in college & your career. Check out this post to learn a few tips & tricks for language learning.
Heart Button Why All Teens Should Participate in a Student Travel Program Providing your teen with a culturally-immersive international travel experience is the best investment you can make as a parent. Read about how stepping outside of their comfort zone and daring to participate in a student travel program can benefit your teen.