Nations Classroom Blog

The past and present uniquely coexist in the city of Boston, making it an ideal stop for a student trip. Students can spend the morning walking alongside Pilgrims at Plimoth Plantation, and enjoy their afternoon in the high-tech halls of the MIT Museum.

The next time you bring your students to Boston, make sure to stop at one (or all!) of our top five favorite tour sites.

The past and the present live alongside each other in Boston, providing students a unique opportunity to make connections not possible in the classroom. Whether you're walking the Freedom Trail or exploring one of the various museums, Boston is best known as the home of revolutionary ideas that inspired a new nation.

Today, Boston is an incredible stop for student trips because teachers can easily meet social studies and STEM standards of learning. Since the historical attractions in Boston are already well-known, here are some of the best STEM attractions with hands-on learning experiences for your next Boston trip!

With the end of the school year just around the corner, most students are looking forward to their next big steps. For our twelve to thirteen year old students, that means thinking about moving on to their final year of middle school.

The summer is the perfect time to start planning for next years eighth grade trip. Celebrate your eighth graders by putting together a special itinerary to one of the top 8th Grade School Trip Destinations.

Fans of the popular television show "Downton Abbey" don't have to wait until the September movie premiere to get more of their favorite upstairs and downstairs characters.  "Downton Abbey: The Exhibition" is running through the end of September at The Castle at Park Plaza in downtown Boston.