Smithsonian Education

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2025 Smithsonian Education Awards Honor Collaborative and Innovative Programs That Enhance Learning for All

Through innovative approaches and significant collaboration, these programs enhance learning and make educational resources widely available and relevant. The staff and partners promote science, art, cultural, and historical awareness, showcasing the Smithsonian's commitment to education and teamwork.

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2024 Education Impact Report Released

Newly released report chronicles innovative programs and partnerships that bring Smithsonian learning to communities across the United States

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The Power of a Teacher Who Dreams Big

In an interview with the Smithsonian Science Education Center, Dr. Melissa Collins, a veteran elementary school teacher shares her wisdom and expertise in supporting students with access to STEM opportunities and helping them imagine new possibilities for themselves

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Teacher Experts From Across the U.S. Share Their Insights and Experience at the National Education Summit

Among the speakers featured at this summer's Smithsonian National Education Summit, classroom teachers from across grade levels and subject areas will share transferrable practices and insightful strategies with thousands of educator participants

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In Conversation with 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman

Meet the Tennessee educator ensuring a sense of belonging in her classroom and supporting newcomer immigrant students and their families in her rural Appalachian community

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Brown at 70: The Continued Pursuit Toward Equitable Education

On the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, experts reflect upon its ongoing relevance and spotlight work to address systemic inequities and foster opportunities for those adversely affected by segregation

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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