2023 Holiday Gift Guide

2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtful Gifts for the Teacher Who Goes Above and Beyond

by Lynnse Self in

School Tours a Top Workplace

School Tours a Top Workplace

Houston Chronicle Awards STA...Again!

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

The Crucial Role of On-Site STA Representatives

The Crucial Role of On-Site STA Representatives

The Unsung Heroes of Student Travel

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

The Invaluable Role of Local Guides and Drivers

The Invaluable Role of Local Guides and Drivers

Why experience and local know-how matters

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

Announcing our 2023 Social Media Contest

Announcing our 2023 Social Media Contest

It’s back! With more prizes and giveaways than ever!

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

Why Student Travel Is Important

Why Student Travel Is Important

According to Chat GPT AI

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

Creating Travel Experiences That Change Lives

Creating Travel Experiences That Change Lives

School Tours of America Celebrates 20 years

by Kevin Derrick in Educational Excellence

Are you 'REAL ID' ready?

Are you 'REAL ID' ready?

New law impacts travel

by Lacy Saye in

A Revolution in Fundraising

A Revolution in Fundraising

Learn how one student raised $1800 to live his dream.

by Kevin Derrick in Promotion & Fundraising

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2023

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2023

Because Teachers Deserve The Best Deals!

by Blog Editor in Educational Excellence

Seize the day!

Seize the day!

Commemorating the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2021

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2021

Deals that'll make everyone else jealous

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

My 2021 Group Tour Experience

My 2021 Group Tour Experience

We toured a group to the East Coast in 2021 and here’s how it went…

by Melissa Clifton in Planning & Support

5 New Tour Sites To Look Forward To

5 New Tour Sites To Look Forward To

Washington, DC for Tour Insiders

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

Things Are Looking Up

Things Are Looking Up

What to expect when you fly

by Lacy Saye in Safety & Health

The #HamFam Insider’s Guide

The #HamFam Insider’s Guide

11 things to know before you watch Hamilton on Disney Plus

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

How We've Adapted

How We've Adapted

Taking care of travelers

by STA Leadership Team in Planning & Support

Roam From Home

Roam From Home

Spotlight on Jamestown

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2020

Teacher Appreciation Discounts 2020

Here’s a list of deals

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

Virtual Washington, DC

Virtual Washington, DC

Digital Tours of Our Nation’s Capital

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

Travel Update

Travel Update

Regarding: Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

by STA Leadership Team in Safety & Health

Safe Travels

Safe Travels

Wellness tips to combat the Coronavirus-19

by STA Leadership Team in Safety & Health

Statement Concerning Coronavirus

Statement Concerning Coronavirus

Safety is our first priority

by Kevin Derrick in Safety & Health

2019 Teacher Appreciation Discounts

2019 Teacher Appreciation Discounts

Here’s the Deal

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

#MyTourView Photo Contest

#MyTourView Photo Contest

Announcing 2019 Winners

by Melissa Clifton in Promotion & Fundraising

Digging Deeper

Digging Deeper

Authentic Learning In The Historic Triangle

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

"THAT Teacher"

How The Most Inspiring Educators Make An Impact

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

From Washington, DC to Your Christmas Tree

From Washington, DC to Your Christmas Tree

A Modern Christmas Tradition

by Melissa Clifton in Promotion & Fundraising

Unending Service

Unending Service

Veteran's Day Thanks

by Lacy Saye in Educational Excellence

A Silver Lining to Hurricane Harvey

A Silver Lining to Hurricane Harvey

Class Trip of a Lifetime

by Melissa Clifton in Educational Excellence

The Do's and Don'ts of Tour Photography

The Do's and Don'ts of Tour Photography

STA How-To Series:

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

STA How-To Series:

STA How-To Series:

Take Great Travel Pictures on Your Cell Phone

by Melissa Clifton in Promotion & Fundraising

Top 5 Reasons You Should Use Twitter

Top 5 Reasons You Should Use Twitter

How to use social media to grow your group

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

Use Instagram Like a Pro to Promote Your Trip

Use Instagram Like a Pro to Promote Your Trip

How to use social media to grow your group

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

4 Ways to Use Snapchat to Promote Your Trip

4 Ways to Use Snapchat to Promote Your Trip

How to use social media to grow your group

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

4 Tips to Increase Tour Participation

4 Tips to Increase Tour Participation

How to use social media to grow your group

by Lacy Saye in Promotion & Fundraising

3 Benefits of Travel for Gifted Students

3 Benefits of Travel for Gifted Students

How a Class Trip to Colonial Williamsburg Enriches Gifted Education

by Kevin Derrick in Educational Excellence

Travel Tips

Travel Tips

4 TIPS FOR REMEMBERING SPECIAL MOMENTS

by Kevin Derrick in Planning & Support

Extra, Extra…SEE all about it!

Extra, Extra…SEE all about it!

5 reasons the Newseum should be on your itinerary

by Dan Robertson in Planning & Support

Like A Good Scout...

Like A Good Scout...

Be prepared with a flexible tour wardrobe

by Dan Robertson in Planning & Support

Re-thinking how students tour the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Re-thinking how students tour the US Holocaust Memorial Museum

New exhibits may move students even more

by Dan Robertson in Planning & Support

Experiencing IMOEs

Experiencing IMOEs

The intangible moments that make it so worthwhile!

by Lance Harvey in Educational Excellence

The Cure for Hiccups

The Cure for Hiccups

Managing student expectations to be prepared

by Dan Robertson in Planning & Support

Deciding Whether To Invite Parents & Families

Deciding Whether To Invite Parents & Families

Pre-tour communication and planning makes all the difference

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

The Keys To Planning Your 'Tour Team'

The Keys To Planning Your 'Tour Team'

Choosing the right chaperones to ensure a successful tour

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

Creating Combination Contentment

Creating Combination Contentment

The keys to successfully touring with other student groups

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

Establishing Tour Rules for Student Electronics

Establishing Tour Rules for Student Electronics

Balancing the benefits against the distractions

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

10 Secrets To Recruiting A Full Group

10 Secrets To Recruiting A Full Group

The strategy used by an STA mega group

by Tiffany Lechinger in Promotion & Fundraising

Setting the Right Tone For Student Discipline

Setting the Right Tone For Student Discipline

Ensuring a safe and fun learning environment on the road

by Lance Harvey in Safety & Health

The Reflections of a ‘Rural’ Teacher

The Reflections of a ‘Rural’ Teacher

You can’t put a price on this experience

by Kristie Trotter in Educational Excellence

Pre-Screening Students for the Tour

Pre-Screening Students for the Tour

Should you invite only students with great behavior records?

by Lance Harvey in Safety & Health

15 NYC Add-Ons Worth the Price of Admission

15 NYC Add-Ons Worth the Price of Admission

Looking for some extra add-ons for your NYC tour itinerary?

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

10 Great Sites to Consider in New York City

10 Great Sites to Consider in New York City

Top 10 student favorites!

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

10 Great DC Add-Ons Worth the Cost of Admission

10 Great DC Add-Ons Worth the Cost of Admission

Try these great places in DC

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support

10 Great Sites to Consider in Washington, DC

10 Great Sites to Consider in Washington, DC

In planning your itinerary, consider these add-ons!

by Lance Harvey in Planning & Support