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New Resources Transform Classrooms into Engines of Civic Engagement by Equipping Educators with the Tools They Need to Take Students from Learning to Leading

The Smithsonian’s Civic Education resource hub offers educators ready-to-use tools and inspiring stories designed to turn civic learning into civic action. Students benefit from guidance that can channel their concerns into meaningful expression and action that shapes the future of the communities in which they live.

Five educators standing on a beach in Alaska hold up crabs found during a Smithsonian Classroom Cultivation workshop. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III shakes hands with an educator at the 2025 Smithsonian National Education Summit.

2025 Smithsonian Education Impact Report Released

Newly released report shares insight into the programs and partnerships that link Smithsonian learning to communities, classrooms, and cultural institutions across the United States.

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An Educator's Guide to Attending the Upcoming Smithsonian Education Summit and Turning Inspiration into Impact

In summer 2026, the Smithsonian will host its sixth annual conference for educators. Local D.C. classroom teacher, Alejandro Diasgranados, shares his tips for how to prepare, insights on what to expect, and his approach for turning inspiration into real classroom impact.

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Immersive Workshop and Webinar Opportunities Offer Teachers a Summer of Learning Alongside the Smithsonian

Once the last bell rings this school year, teachers can select from a wide range of opportunities to continue to hone their craft with Smithsonian educators and peers across the arts, culture, history, and science

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How the Smithsonian and 4-H Collaborate to Elevate Youth Voices in the Heart of the Nation’s Capital and in Hometowns Across the Country

An in-depth look at how the Smithsonian and 4‑H partnership invites youth across the country into museums as learners, creators, and civic changemakers

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Equipping Today's Teens with Strong Examples of Historic Changemakers

For several years, the Smithsonian and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have collaborated with teens to support learning opportunities that offer space to imagine change in their communities

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2026 Smithsonian Education Awards Honor Educators and Partnerships Expanding Learning Nationwide

Through dedication, collaboration, and innovation, Smithsonian educators and teams bring world‑class learning to classrooms and communities across the country.

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Implementing Smithsonian’s Creating Portraits of Community Framework with New England Educators

Using place-based learning, portrait analysis, and oral histories, Smithsonian teams up with Historic New England to inspire meaningful classroom experiences

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2026 Summit Spotlights Civics Teaching through Connections to Art, Culture, History, and Science

The Smithsonian continues its 250th celebration of the nation with a free three-day Summit for educators featuring more than 40 sessions through virtual and in-person programming

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Learning from the Connective Power of Orchids

A horticulturist reflects on the new Smithsonian-U.S. Botanic Gardens collaborative exhibition as it connects stories, scholarship, and art to this extraordinary species

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