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Black History Month Beyond the U.S.: Teaching the Early 20th Century Through Europe
Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen became a leading European stage for American jazz musicians in the postwar era, continuing a transatlantic cultural exchange that began earlier in interwar Paris. Black History Month is often taught through a national lens. In the United States, that focus makes sense. But between 1900 and the outbreak of the Second World War, Europe played a central role in shaping Black modern history - through war, empire, migration, art, and ideology. For

Scott Rick
Feb 184 min read


Educational Student Travel: More Than a Field Trip - and Why Teachers Must Be There Too
Teacher-led student travel at Hadrian’s Wall, England (photographed in 2001). In an era of standardized testing, packed curricula, and shrinking attention spans, student travel can feel like a luxury. It is not. When done thoughtfully and led by educators who know their students, travel becomes one of the most powerful educational tools available - one that no textbook, documentary, or virtual tour can fully replace. At Storied Sojourns Travel, we believe student travel works

Scott Rick
Jan 75 min read
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