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Emily Key

Emily Key is the Director of Education at the National Museum of the American Latino. She has developed national bilingual programming, community engagement, K-12 aligned educator resources, and publications, including the nationally recognized youth leadership program, the Young Ambassadors Program (YAP).   In addition, Ms. Key is responsible for the creation of the Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the Molina Family Latino Gallery now open at the National Museum of American History

Stories from this author

Two newspapers on a magenta background. One newspaper is folded and the other extended. Each features the title:”¡Presente!” in big bold black letters and includes the Smithsonian and USA TODAY logos at the top. Brightly colored green, orange, yellow and

Be ¡Presente! Exploring the Latino History of the United States

The Smithsonian's new activity guide welcomes all ages to explore the American Latino Museum's first exhibition, “¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States."

Children participate in a hands-on science activity with the Smithsonian Latino Center for a Dia del Niño festival hosted by LA Plaza de Cultura y Arte in Los Angeles, California. (Smithsonian Latino Center)

Bringing the Smithsonian to Learners Beyond the Museum

Educators can make a big difference in the lives of young students who have never met a scientist, seen a microscope, or been to a museum.