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Meeting with the Political Studies Association By Jason Moran

In their second trip post, TEA students report on discussing youth voting with Lincoln University Professor and British Youth Council (BYC) Trustee while in London.

TEA Biathletes Finish the 2017/18 Season on the Podium

This winter, THIRTY dedicated Tahoe Expedition Academy student-athletes experienced the thrills of biathlon first hand. Members ranged in age from nine to seventeen years old.

TEA Students Urge Everyone to DRINK TAHOE TAP

Our 4th-grade Ponderosa crew recently cut some vocals on the chorus of the “Tahoe Tap” song Singer Songwriter Joaquin Fioresi was commissioned to write for our friend and founder of Tahoe Water Suppliers Association – Madonna Dunbar.

TEA Board Chair Leads Capital Campaign Contributions with a $500,000 Donation

Tahoe Expedition Academy has launched a $14m capital campaign to complete the second phase of the TEA Basecamp campus in Martis Valley. Recently the campaign was kicked off with a lead gift from the Martin family.

Nevada Residents Who Attend TEA Can Receive California In State Tuition

Yes, you read that right. Under California State Law AB 540, certain non-resident students who have attended high school in California can receive in-state tuition at any public university.

6th-Graders Become a Crew While Backpacking in Mock Martian Landscapes

Throughout an adventure to Mt Lassen, students faced and overcame challenges, helped one another, learned new skills, and came together even closer as a crew.

Developing a Multicultural Understanding of History, Arts and Humanities by Studying Washoe Culture

Imagine two schools in two entirely different places coming together to learn from each other. In the Seasons of the Washoe learning expedition, that’s exactly what happens.

Inspiring Curiosity, Creativity and the Joy of Lifelong Learning at The Discovery Museum

The museum is a hands-on learning environment where children can explore interactive exhibits on nature, science, Nevada history and much more.

Challenging High School Students to Collaborate by Tying Them Up

How do we develop collaboration, creativity, and perseverance at our high school? We start with a long piece of string…

Inspiring TEA 7th Graders to Become Movement Makers

During this learning expedition, students observe culture and society with a critical eye and discover what matters to them.

Using Iterative Design Projects to Develop Creative Problem Solving

Brainstorms become ideas, ideas become prototypes, prototypes become failures, and failures become lessons that drive success.