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Teaching Between the Cracks
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This often vexing question has undoubtedly been posed to a person a myriad of times throughout his or her life; from a child as young as a rambunctious toddler, to a high school senior on the … -
A perspective on the educational value of museum internships
One of the things I love most about museums is the way they make history come alive—that’s why I applied to be an intern at the National Museum of American History. I wanted to experience firsthand the work that goes into creating a space … -
Tools for Recruitment and Engagement in Museum Studies
Can you imagine three years after you have earned your degree and in search of the perfect job, you discover that you were the “first” of your race to matriculate through your major? Immediately I felt the excitement and pride of being the … -
Sometimes to find the future, you have to learn from our past…
ELLA’S SONG “We who believe in freedom cannot rest We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes Until the killing of black men, black mothers’ sons Is as important as the killing of white men, white mothers’ sons That which touches … -
Practicing innovation
How can we make ancient history relevant to our students today and their learning in the future? How can museums be an agent for innovation while supporting the learning goals of a K-12 school audience? Finding relevance and building … -
What’s the secret ingredient in the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s success?
Officially opened 25 years ago as a partnership between the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Graduate School of Education and Lowell National Historical Park, the Tsongas Industrial History Center provides hands-on, interdisciplinary … -
Kindergarden Readiness in the PreK Classroom
Peek into an early childhood classroom and you’ll most likely be greeted by a hum of energy and activity. Block structures being built, art being made, worlds being created with dress up and props. In case you would be tempted to say “But … -
The power of storytime
Storytime is a mainstay of early childhood programming in museums. It’s versatile, good for lots of different ages, can be relatively low prep and encourages literacy. Wins all around! However, educators have to be careful that they don’t … -
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 …
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