Smithsonian Education | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-education/RSS feed for Smithsonian EducationenMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Celebrating and Reflecting Upon America's 250th With Iconic Smithsonian Objects that Commemorate the Country’s Storyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/29/celebrating-and-reflecting-upon-americas-250th-with-iconic-smithsonian-objects-that-commemorate-the-countrys-story/A newly released 12-page guide, the Smithsonian’s latest collaboration with USA Today, invites readers to consider the ideals of 1776 and how they relate to our lives today with iconic objects and the impactful stories they holdMon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/29/celebrating-and-reflecting-upon-americas-250th-with-iconic-smithsonian-objects-that-commemorate-the-countrys-story/How a Meaningful Place-Based Approach to Social Studies Instruction Can Create Deeply Engaged Citizenshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/26/how-a-meaningful-place-based-approach-to-social-studies-instruction-can-create-deeply-engaged-citizens/As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian invites educators to reflect on our shared story and imagine the future we want to build. Middle school classroom teacher, Dylan Huisken, of Montana shares the benefits of rooting his students’ learning in their neighborhoods and local communities.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/26/how-a-meaningful-place-based-approach-to-social-studies-instruction-can-create-deeply-engaged-citizens/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 Responsiblyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/23/supporting-student-use-of-ai-in-the-classroom-can-be-a-difficult-choice-why-one-educator-thinks-its-imperative-to-teach-learners-to-use-ai-ethically-and-responsibly/As the nation marks its 250 anniversary, the Smithsonian invites educators to imagine the future we want to build. High school teacher Casey Cuny of California addresses the state of artificial intelligence in educationTue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/23/supporting-student-use-of-ai-in-the-classroom-can-be-a-difficult-choice-why-one-educator-thinks-its-imperative-to-teach-learners-to-use-ai-ethically-and-responsibly/New Resources Transform Classrooms into Engines of Civic Engagement by Equipping Educators with the Tools They Need to Take Students from Learning to Leadinghttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/05/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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/06/05/new-resources-transform-classrooms-into-engines-of-civic-engagement-by-equipping-educators-with-the-tools-they-need-to-take-students-from-learning-to-leading/2025 Smithsonian Education Impact Report Releasedhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/14/2025-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.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/14/2025-smithsonian-education-impact-report-released/An Educator's Guide to Attending the Upcoming Smithsonian Education Summit and Turning Inspiration into Impacthttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/12/advice-from-an-educator-in-getting-the-most-out-of-the-upcoming-smithsonian-education-summit/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.Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/12/advice-from-an-educator-in-getting-the-most-out-of-the-upcoming-smithsonian-education-summit/Immersive Workshop and Webinar Opportunities Offer Teachers a Summer of Learning Alongside the Smithsonianhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/05/immersive-workshop-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 scienceTue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/05/immersive-workshop-opportunities-offer-teachers-a-summer-of-learning-alongside-the-smithsonian/