Equity Practitioner Program

FOR EDUCATORS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN

Leadership Journey

A diverse group of adults and students stand smiling in front of a blue building with the sign NOVA PIONEER School for Innovators & Leaders on a sunny day in Kenya, 4th Dimension Leaders trip. — Kenya, 2026

4th Dimension Leaders Group Photo — India

A group of young children and adults pose and smile in a colorful classroom. Art projects hang from the ceiling, and the group stands around a yellow table with packets and pencils. — New Mexico - Indigenous Schools, 2026

Three people wearing matching aprons stand in front of a large Welcome to NACA Feast Day! banner outside, smiling at the camera. Cornstalks are visible by the building entrance. — New Mexico - Indigenous Schools, 2026

THE 4DL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

Annually, 4DL invites educators at all levels to join us on a Leadership Journey, an opportunity to immerse ourselves in peoples and cultures far and wide with a focus on touring educational systems across the US and beyond.

We have visited schools and education ministries as far as India, and as nearby as the United Kingdom.

This journey is more than a travel experience; its design is driven by these key objectives:

To examine how global stakeholders address challenges in delivering high-quality educational opportunities
To provide a first-hand immersive experience for educators and their peers across roles and sectors in another geography.
To provide opportunities for long-lasting collaboration among educators across cultures

What Participants Say

"This was my first educational experience out of the country, and I enjoyed every minute of the opportunity. Thanks 🙏🏾 to 4DL staff for putting this together."

"Thank you for an amazing experience! I will be taking back new ideas to create and motivate my staff and students. I would also love to travel again to another destination next year."

"Everything was done well. The schedule, hotel, welcome dinner, school visits, lectures, closing dinner all made sense and were organized."

"This trip was planned beautifully from the accommodations to the itinerary. Awesome opportunity to learn from other educators."

Join Our Next Journey!

The 4DL Leadership Journey is a professional development trip that offers insight into the countries educational and political systems along with opportunities for rich cultural experiences. Our 5-10 day trips are filled with learning and inspiration from (1) exchanges with educators and students on school visits, (2) convenings with local leaders and (3) opportunities to engage meaningfully with the local culture. International Leadership Journeys generally cost between $3,500-$6,000 and include travel, food, and lodgings.

➤ 4DL Leadership Journey to Copenhagen, Denmark – March/April 2027*

*This trip will fall during Spring Break which runs from 3/26-4/4; exact days are TBD.
Interested in joining and/or learning more? Please fill out this form!

➤ 4DL Leadership Journey to Nairobi, Kenya – July 2027*

*Exact dates TBD.
Interested in joining and/or learning more? Please fill out this form!

Video: Darren shares about his experience traveling to London with 4DL