Charlottesville, Virginia—a popular day trip for many WorldStrides groups traveling on the East Coast and home to WorldStrides headquarters—reaches a unique milestone this year as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Formed by a charter in 1762, Charlottesville was named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenberg-Strelitz, the consort of King George III of the United Kingdom. Since [...]
William Taft, our 27th president, is known for many things, but being an effective president is not one of them. President Taft attended Yale and climbed the political ladder through his knowledge of the law. Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt appointed him to political positions that eventually led to his nomination for president. Though he won, [...]
Albert Einstein was a German physicist who was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering the photoelectric effect. He is also known for his theory of relativity, which ties the forces of gravity, electricity, and magnetism together. Though these facts may be commonly known, here are a few things about Albert Einstein that [...]
Every teacher knows that students learn best when they’re learning about something that interests them. Adrienne Treadwell, a middle school science teacher from Oregon, believes that’s the key to engaging her students, especially on her yearly WorldStrides DiscoverNow! program. For the past two years, Adrienne has taken about 15 students to Costa Rica for a [...]
Our sixth president, John Quincy Adams, was inaugurated on March 4, 1825, on a rainy day in Washington, D.C. This was a notable day in history, as it marked a number of inaugural firsts: Adams was the first president to wear long trousers to his inauguration. Before this, all presidents had worn knee-length breeches, as [...]
