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My Primary School is at the Museum – Squaring the Circle
Just one year ago I felt I was still dreaming about the idea of running a proof of concept project to examine whether or not it could be a good idea to co-locate primary schools, or even nurseries, with neighborhood museums. Collections … -
Painting in Blue
I became interested in Amy Herman’s work for several reasons. She harnesses the power of art to teach empathy, helping people in positions of power—be it medicine or law enforcement—relate more compassionately to the people they serve. Her … -
Building the Future of Museum Labor Requires Sound Data
This is an unabashed plea for you to make sure your museum answers the National Comparative Museum Salary Survey that’s now in the field. Here are just a few of the significant labor policy issues facing museums: Gender equity in pay … -
St. Louis Gears Up to Host World’s Largest Convening of Museum Professionals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA – The clock is ticking for leaders of more than 40 St. Louis area museums, historic sites, botanic gardens and other cultural institutions. Only six months remain before the city will … -
Reflections on the Museums Connect program and its impact in Ukraine
I’ve always felt that contemporary museums should help transform education, involve communities, and contribute to social inclusion, but wasn’t sure how this could be achieved in Ukraine. During the Museums Connect program, I met U.S. … -
It’s Time to Sell the “Sizzle”!
My journey into the museum field was a winding road. Graphic design led to marketing and branding. I later transitioned to art education and learned the slings, arrows, and overwhelming payoff of the public school sector. My current … -
The CFM Future of Education Tour starts in 2017 in the Southeast!
This week we are pleased to share our own bit of good news: CFM Fellows Sage Morgan-Hubbard and Nicole Ivy announce they are taking their work on the road with The Future of Education Tour. In January 2017, they will set out on the first … -
Fourteen US Museum Educators to Visit China for Professional Exchange of Ideas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA–A team of 14 education specialists from US museums will visit China Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 to meet with their counterparts from Chinese museums in a first-of-its-kind program titled, … -
Election 2016: What it means for museums
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Undoing Adultism in Museum Spaces
Adultism is “the everyday, systematic, and institutionalized oppression that young people face at the hands of adults” (Kivel). Denial of political power. Lack of privacy. Physical and emotional abuse. Arbitrary punishments. Rules they did …
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