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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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A Summer Internship That Focuses on Inspiring Leaders and Changemakers

Nearly 100 interns from across the country learn first-hand how museums and cultural organizations address some of today's most critical challenges in their work

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Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students

The Smithsonian makes learning come alive for visiting field trip groups through memorable and engaging theater performances

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Educators from Across the Country Convene on the Chesapeake Bay with a Network of Fellow 'Earth Optimists'

A professional development experience provided opportunities for networking, novel experiences, and sharing stories of success in learning and taking action

Three young activists are outside at a protest – looking off into the distance. They all appear to be African American. One is holding a bullhorn and has a determined look on her face. Another is holding the bullhorn’s microphone and speaking into it.

Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum's Message to Students: 'You, Too, Can Be a Changemaker'

A new field trip offering spotlights local contemporary history, promotes self-efficacy and urges secondary students to imagine a more equitable future

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Field Trips at the National Postal Museum Deepen Student Learning and Connections

At a Smithsonian museum just off the National Mall, PreK-8th grade students engage in free field trip experiences that focus on storytelling through design, problem solving, and object-based learning

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Fostering Positive Youth Development at the Smithsonian through National Collaborations

Throughout summer 2023, the Smithsonian partnered with 4-H and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to unleash the potential of museum visits and out-of-school learning

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Head Back to School With the Smithsonian

"Explore, Discover, Learn: Back to School With the Smithsonian" is a guide for generations of lifelong learners, featuring memorable milestones in education, an array of activities and ties to today

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Sharing the Inspirational Stories of Innovative Women on Your School Bookshelf

Introduce your students to women who have helped shape the fields of physics, biology, computer science, and education but are often overlooked in our textbooks

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A Simulation into Space Supports Students' Skills in STEAM

A future astronaut headed to Mars could be in your classroom. A new program from the National Air and Space Museum provides a memorable learning experience that builds on student interests and hones engineering and design skills

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Inspiring Creative Changemakers

Six Smithsonian educators share techniques to help students creatively intervene and achieve community-based, transformative justice for social good

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In Conversation with 2023 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson

Meet the high school math teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who believes in the exponential impact of seemingly small, but consistent, acts of intentionality, gratitude, and listening

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Saving Whales with Computational Thinking

Want to teach your students how to save whales using Computational Thinking? Researchers and educators have teamed up to share powerful case studies for the classroom

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Top Five Can’t-Miss Elements of the 2023 Smithsonian National Education Summit

This three-day, free conference for teachers features over 50 sessions led by an engaging expert line-up of speakers including Smithsonian educators, teacher practitioners, researchers, and education advocates

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Empowering Educators to Address Pressing Issues in Education

Thousands of educators gather this summer to learn from nationally recognized experts and Smithsonian educators exploring sustainability, STEAM, “Reckoning with Our Racial Past,” arts education and more

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Unpacking the Stories Behind Artist Bisa Butler’s Portrayal of the Harlem Hellfighters

Tips for teaching the layered World War I history of the 369th Infantry Regiment on their return from France

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2022 Education Impact Report Released

With more than 4.2 million people served in the last year alone, learn how Smithsonian educators provide invaluable support and resources to learners across the country

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Awards Ceremony Highlights the Range and Influence of Smithsonian Education for Teachers and Students

From an innovative cultural journey across the U.S. to youth-inspired environmental leadership, the Smithsonian Education Award recipients demonstrate a wide range of initiatives that bridge Affiliates, museums, research centers, and the Zoo with learners

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A New Smithsonian Guide for How You Can Make Your Daily Routine More Sustainable

A collaboration with USA TODAY, the publication also spotlights the scientists, historians, artists, and youth tackling environmental challenges

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