Alandis students at the Roman ruins of Itálica, Seville, Spain
Industry Highlights
Global Experiences Build Inclusive Classrooms 🔗
An article in the Journal of International Social Studies explores how faculty-led study abroad programs can profoundly influence how educators approach diversity and inclusion. Participants in the study reported greater cultural self-awareness, renewed empathy, and more inclusive teaching strategies after returning from global experiences.
💡 Actionable Tip:
Use your own global experiences, whether from travel, leading a program, or collaborating internationally, to reflect on your teaching lens. How might you bring in more diverse voices, perspectives, or cultural connections to better support all students?
Why Global Competence Belongs in Every Classroom
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This Asia Society’s report lays out five powerful reasons why global competence is essential for all students today, from critical thinking and cultural empathy to collaborative problem-solving. Embedding global perspectives helps students navigate an increasingly interconnected world and strengthens their civic and academic skills.
💡 Actionable Tip:
Invite students to research and share global viewpoints on a topic you’re already teaching. Student-led discovery often leads to deeper engagement and stronger global competence.
See You at ACTFL!
We’re excited to announce that Alandis Travel will be joining our sister company, SSA Education Abroad, at ACTFL 2025 in New Orleans on November 21–23!
Stop by Booth 1231 to connect with our team, explore our new educator resources, and learn how we support high schools with customized group programs in Spain, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Come say hi to Laura, our Sales Director & Partnerships—she’ll be there to answer your questions and chat all things educational travel!
Classroom Resources for Globally Minded Educators
10 Steps to Creating an Inclusive Curriculum
This downloadable guidebook walks you through a clear framework for evaluating and redesigning your curriculum with inclusion in mind—from course materials to assessment practices.
Integrating Global Perspectives in Your Lesson Plans
Bring the world into your classroom with our step-by-step blueprint. Perfect for world language educators, social studies teachers, and anyone who wants to link learning to real-world global contexts.
Explore our educational travel programs
Whether you’re looking to lead a short-term study abroad experience or want to align your travel program with classroom goals, we’re here to support you. Our programs are tailored to fit your students’ learning needs and your institution’s mission.
Explore customized trips to Spain, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, with a strong focus on academic enrichment, cultural immersion, and safety.
🌎 Start planning your next educational journey today
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We look forward to supporting your global classroom, whether you’re traveling across the world or teaching it from your desk. ✈️
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