L O O K I N G F O R W A Y S to provide students with the ultimate cultural
experience so they can broaden their horizons? Have a desire to travel
to far-off places – for free? If the answer to both these questions is yes,
consider chaperoning a student trip. It's never too early to plan.
Chaperoning isn't for everyone; some educators shudder at combin-
ing the words "travel" and "student." And, truthfully, it's a huge leap
to go from supervising lunchtime activities on campus to shepherding
students through airports and foreign countries. But the rewards of
chaperoning can be amazing and magical, says Kelly Davis, an English
Educator chaperones on
student trips make learning
come alive — and enjoy travel
perks as well
By Sherry Posnick-Goodwin
At right, Brian Jacobs poses with his students
in front of the Eiffel Tower. Jacobs teaches at
Ernest Lawrence Highly Gifted Magnet Middle
School in Los Angeles.
Below, Natalie Valles with her group of
students from Tahquitz High School in Hemet.
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