With the proper tools in place, such as local cultural immersion experiences and dedicated mentors, we can increase the possibility that students of color will obtain their passports and travel. My push is for youth to travel so they can expand their knowledge globally.

Rachel B. Dunbar, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of ReDirect Consulting, Incorporated (RDC, Inc.), an educational consulting firm specializing in industry assessment and program restructuring in order to help clients realize academic and professional excellence. She holds a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education/Urban Education from Georgia State University. She has spent significant time overseas in Asia and Australia developing and implementing educational programs. Rachel has made numerous distinguished contributions to educational research at schools and universities in the U.S. as a consultant with expertise in Elementary Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Reading Development, and Diversity Education. She pinned #getapassportandgo as her personal campaign to encourage students, particularly those of color, to travel abroad and explore the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx