Teach Away TCP Awarded National AAQEP Accreditation
Teach Away’s Teacher Certification Program Proves the Importance of Quality Teacher Preparation Programs. On November 19th in a Hawai’i Teacher Standards Board meeting, NBI 21-17 was adopted. A whoop of excitement rose from the screens as our Teach Away TCP team celebrated this incredible milestone. Teach Away’s Teacher Certification Program in the State of Hawai’i […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – April 11, 2014
Happy Friday! Here are some articles you may have missed this week: Many travelers are familiar with this feeling: you arrive in a country, have your first meal out, then realize you have no idea if you’re expected to tip or not. Matador Network has posted a useful (but not exhaustive) map that allows you […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – April 4, 2014
Happy April! We hope you’re celebrating the start of spring (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, that is!). Need another reason to support music education? Kwasi Enin’s college application essay, which earned him acceptance to all eight Ivy League schools, beautifully highlights the role of music education in students’ lives. (via Scribd) A good article […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – March 28, 2014
Happy Friday! Here are some of our favorite links we’ve come across this week: English teachers, do you teach any of these more contemporary works of great literature in your classes? (via Upworthy) Check out these beautiful natural wonders in South America. (via Matador Network) Spellcheck and smartphones have helped bad spellers out in recent […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – March 21, 2014
Happy Friday, everyone! If you’ve missed any of the links below, take a look and enjoy your Friday! Headed to Abu Dhabi? Don’t miss this unique experience. (via Toronto Star) This list of 5 amazing teachers will inspire you. (via Mental Floss) We’ve all gotten stressed in the classroom. These tips will help you stay […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – March 14, 2014
Happy Pi Day! (At least if you write dates in the North American way…) 3/14 is here, and we hope you celebrate with a hearty slice of pie. No surprise here: MIT goes all out for Pi Day. (via Boston Magazine) Should teachers feel pressure to be “entertaining” in the classroom? (via Slate) How can […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – March 7, 2014
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s your weekly link roundup of education and travel news: Check out this CBC article featuring Teach Away and the popularity of teaching jobs abroad among Canadian teachers. We love this student-written song promoting healthy food choices – and we’re not the only ones! The students in Fairfax County have earned themselves […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – February 28, 2014
Happy Friday! Here’s some news you may have missed this week: “The problem with teaching as a profession is that every single adult citizen of this country thinks that they know what teachers do.” (via Washington Post) How does language affect the way we think? (via TED blog) What can you add to this list […]
Teach Away Shortlisted for Global Education Supplier of the Year Award 2014
TORONTO, CANADA | Teach Away has been announced as one of ten outstanding finalists for the Global Education Supplier of the Year prize at the 2014 Gulf Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS) Education Awards. The 2014 GEAs are the first of their kind and aim to give recognition to the region’s best suppliers of educational […]
Education News and Travel Roundup: September 20, 2013
Happy Friday! Here’s your weekly roundup of travel and education news: Here’s a great example of organizations using pop culture and Hollywood to engage students in science and technology – without dumbing down the information (via Forbes) The world’s largest cave was discovered only four years ago, and it will soon welcome tours. Check out […]