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Teacher proposes EF Tours pilot and junior Beta club to expand student experiences
Summary
A teacher proposed district‑led educational trips through EF Tours (domestic and international pilots, mid‑June 2027 Panama example), fundraising handled through the tour operator, and creation of a Junior Beta Club at the middle school to provide competitive and service opportunities.
A middle‑school teacher told the Pulaski County School Board on Oct. 14 she would like the district to pilot educational trips using EF Tours, describing an initial Panama trip model and domestic options (Grand Canyon, Yosemite) for younger students. The presenter (identified in discussion as Miss Grantham) said EF Tours provides an all‑inclusive service: a dedicated tour guide, dedicated buses, and centralized booking and customer service. She said the company prorates chaperone costs, requires group travel insurance included in the family payment plan, and vets…
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