12 Educational Activities to Spruce Up the Season

It’s spring (well, almost)! Let’s get creative. At FTF, we’re all about innovative learning and stretching the bounds of creativity, so we went looking for some fantastically fun, thoughtful and educational projects to engage your students and groups. If you’re looking for some free kid’s games, projects and more, keep scrolling! At Field Trip Factory, […]

FTF is Thankful For…

Hi there, I’m Ashley, managing editor of the Field Trip Factory blog. I wanted to take some time to share what Field Trip Factory is thankful for, in the spirit of the season. Students and Teachers Over the past twenty years, Field Trip Factory has conducted close to 35,000+ Field Trips. Why do we do what […]

NC Ready to Replace ABC Testing

In North Carolina a curriculum overhaul is replacing ABC testing (in place since the 1990’s). The new standards and assessments will of course align with Common Core but will focus on four “pillars to education:” “Great Teachers and Leaders,” “Quality Standards and Assess-ments,” The New Accountability Model,” and “Data Systems to Improve Instruction,” allowing teachers time to focus on […]