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Smithsonian Education Awards Ceremony Honors Outstanding Contributions of Educators to Inspire Learners Everywhere

From an innovative program connecting students to animals to youth-inspired science investigation, the 2024 Smithsonian Education Award recipients demonstrate a wide range of initiatives that bridge science and wonder with learners

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Going Deep Into Our Understanding of Our Ocean Planet Through Museum Learning

A visit to the National Museum of Natural History’s Sant Ocean Hall, whether in person or online, offers connections for learners of all ages with experts, new ideas and ways to take action in preserving the environment

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Finding Our Place in Space Through the Lenses of Art, Culture, History and Science

A new Smithsonian guide features tips for exploring objects in the sky, examines technology that helps us better understand the universe, and explores ways culture and the arts have used the cosmos to stimulate our imaginations

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2023 Education Impact Report Released

This past year, the Smithsonian Education community has worked tirelessly to solidify partnerships, launch innovative initiatives, and empower youth and educators alike

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Learning Alongside the Smithsonian for the Hundredth Day of School

As young students across the country celebrate this major milestone in the school year, the Smithsonian offers classroom connections to consider just how monumental 100 really is

A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].

Teaching a More Complete Picture of MLK

While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, there's more to his life and legacy than that single story. Smithsonian educators share approaches to expand classroom lessons and student understanding of this great civil rights leader.

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