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We're Celebrating What's Special About Your Corner of the United States. Our New Postcards Are Something to Write Home About

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Celebrating and Reflecting Upon America's 250th With Iconic Smithsonian Objects that Commemorate the Country’s Story

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How a Meaningful Place-Based Approach to Social Studies Instruction Can Create Deeply Engaged Citizens

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How Students Use A.I. in the Classroom Can Be a Difficult Choice. Why One Educator Thinks It's Imperative to Teach Learners to Use It Ethically and Responsibly

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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

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

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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

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Equipping Today's Teens with Strong Examples of Historic Changemakers

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

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

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Free Digital Webinar Series Features Teaching Techniques and Resources for Celebrating America at 250

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Smithsonian Program Connects Youth Across America Through Dialogue

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Pep Rally Celebrates Literacy and a Lifelong Passion for Learning With Seattle Youth

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Embark on a Smithsonian Summer Reading Adventure

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Showcasing Digital Storytelling as a Tool for Active and Deep Learning

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2025 Summit Features Inspiring Keynotes, Deep-Dive Sessions and Hands-On Workshops for Educators

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Unearthing Connections to Plants, Gardens and the Natural World Around Us

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A Treasure Trove of Online Education Resources From the National Museum of African American History and Culture Spans Art, Culture, History and Science

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A New Smithsonian Guide Honors the Service and Sacrifice of America’s Veterans

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Creativity and Co-Creation Bring Local Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Histories to the Classroom

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