On-Demand Programs: Education and Interpretation

AAM’s education and interpretation programs cover topics that range from strategic planning in small museums to writing an education-focused mission statement.

On-demand programs are free to Individual, Ally, Industry, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Members. Be sure to log in to your membership account to access these programs.

Building Equity: K-12 Education in Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

Watch this engaging conversation between Keahe Davis, Ah-Young Kim, Kelly Williams, and Tara Young as they discuss the state of museums and K-12 education. They talk about where we are and where we are going toward making museum and K-12 …
Trendswatch: Museum Schools as Community Infrastructure

By American Alliance of Museums

Blackbaud hosted the annual TrendsWatch webinar, this year focusing on Museum Schools as Community Infrastructure. Hear about how museums have stepped up to fill in the gaps for PreK-12 education through various initiatives, including …
Integrating Civic Learning Across Museum Education

By American Alliance of Museums

For years, museums have wondered how to be more relevant and to embrace our identities as civic institutions. At a time when multiple pandemics and crises of governance face the country and the world, it is imperative that we do so, but …
Interpretive Planning for Small Museums

By American Alliance of Museums

Watch this recorded webinar to learn why interpretive planning is an important part of an organizational plan and what to consider in your planning process, including your museum’s education/interpretation philosophy, intended goals and …
Required Elements of an Education-Focused Mission Statement

By American Alliance of Museums

Watch this recorded webinar where colleagues explore the required elements of an education-focused mission statement based on national standards, why your museum needs an effective mission statement, and some of the risks of not having a …