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by Iggy and Gabby The Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Education (FLYTE) is a nonprofit organization with a mission for students. Their goal is to expand students’ cultural, academic, and social horizons by providing schools with the resources needed. This … Continue reading →

by Aboya Omot This past week we had our Global to Local Parent meeting. This was the first official meeting between the students, their parents and the teachers which was really exciting. Our agenda consisted of greetings and introductions, reiteration … Continue reading →

by Brendin and Suriana The moment when we all found out we were all going to Ecuador was such a huge surprise! We were all so excited and somewhat awestruck at the immense opportunity that had been given to us.   … Continue reading →

The Foundation for Leadership and Youth Travel Education (FLYTE) has announced a partnership with Excelsior Academy’s Global to Local. In an effort to support Newburgh students as they build leadership skills to become positive change agents in our community, FLYTE … Continue reading →

Are our fundraising goals realistic? How do we build the sustainability of the program? How can we create a valid and unbiased application process? What opportunities exist to leverage expertise from our various stakeholders? How can we make the experience … Continue reading →

#1 Jurassic Park is for real. Scientists in Galapagos believe they can restore a species of tortoises that is extinct.  They will do so by copying DNA from Lonesome George, a Pinta Island tortoise who was the last of his … Continue reading →

When we got to the top of Sierra Negra, the first comment out of Ms. Mac’s mouth was, “I’ve seen what Mars is like…and I don’t love it…” 🙂  It wasn’t so much the amazing and unique scenery at the … Continue reading →

Today we woke up and were out walking before the sunrise, checking out the Pelicans and other indigenous birds.  The sea lions are particularly active in the water during this time, which was fun to watch. We are both very … Continue reading →

We had a two hour flight to Baltra, an island that contains nothing but an airport and some native trees and bushes.  The flight was kind of rough and for Ms. Mac, who does not like flying, the three children … Continue reading →