Category Archives: Elections

Inauguration or Bust: One School’s Mission To Do The Unthinkable

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

A Small School With Big Goals One school. Eight weeks before their trip to Washington, D.C. 56,000 reasons to doubt it would ever happen. Unless you ask Christina. Christina Freeman, an Instructional Lead Teacher at Stockbridge Elementary – a K-3 … Keep reading …

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Inauguration Day: a historic rite of passage for the President-elect filled with beautiful balls, limo rides and delicious food. It’s also a day where millions of eyes will be watching one particular event. So naturally, things are bound to go … Keep reading …

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Michael from EF Smithsonian Student Travel | Leave a comment

2012 Presidential Election Resources & Lesson Plans

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

I’m a bit of a news junkie, so in the past few months I’ve come across a lot on the elections. Here are few of my favorite 2012 election resources that I think teachers will find helpful for bringing the … Keep reading …

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Introducing: Presidential Madness!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by EFSmithsonian

Hi, I’m Caitlin and I’m the web content marketing co-op at EF Smithsonian Student Travel! I’m a student at Northeastern University, here in Boston. I handle all of the social media accounts, and I’m excited to introduce our first presidential … Keep reading …

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The First Presidential Inauguration

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

The first inauguration wasn’t on a brisk day in January, but on a clear spring afternoon in April—and it wasn’t even in Washington, D.C., but in our nation’s first capital, New York City. On this day, 223 years ago, George … Keep reading …

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Inauguration tour memories and tips

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

When asked why she travels, Jeanne B.’s answer is simple: “It’s the kids. They motivate me.” She says that she doesn’t have a favorite single memory from her travels, but it’s “just watching the kids, seeing them experience new things … Keep reading …

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Inaugural Balls

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

Primary election season is upon us, and that means the election, Inauguration and the Inaugural Ball are just months away! Guest blogger and Smithsonian Student Travel marketing assistant Briana Gerrish shared these insights into the glamorous world of Inaugural Balls. … Keep reading …

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Election classroom activities

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Christina from EF Smithsonian Student Travel

Kansas middle school history teacher Nate M. says he’s always been drawn to politics. He mentions early memories of watching Jimmy Carter speeches, and his grandfather and uncle were big into following politics too. “Thanksgiving dinner at my house was … Keep reading …

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