Teacher of the Year Award!

Amy McMahon (picture to the right) is a miniboat superstar! Her class’ miniboat, Carolina Dreamer, made some major news headlines, launched from South Carolina and sailed all the way to Wales! Because of Ms. McMahon’s dedication and obvious commitment to her students’ learning, it is no surprise she won South Carolina STEM Teacher of the […]


The Atlantic Regatta

Schools and organizations in 9 countries around the Atlantic are launching miniboats in Fall 2016 for the Atlantic Regatta! Working together, students will have the opportunity to first hand participate in the historic sailing routes across the Atlantic. Miniboat are expected have 3 or 4 stops along the way. Students will have opportunities to work […]


Panel Presentations

Educational Passages is planning two panel presentations, with experts from around the country and the world at the upcoming National Marine Educators Conference (NMEA). One panel discusses “Bringing the Ocean into Your Classroom” and will address ways students use miniboats and drifters to work with experts, developing new ways to explore the ocean and learn […]