https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/smithsonian-education/RSS feed for Smithsonian EducationenThu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://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/https://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/https://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/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/01/how-the-smithsonian-and-4h-collaborate-to-elevate-youth-voices-in-the-heart-of-the-nations-capital-and-in-hometowns-across-the-country/An in-depth look at how the Smithsonian and 4‑H partnership invites youth across the country into museums as learners, creators, and civic changemakersFri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/05/01/how-the-smithsonian-and-4h-collaborate-to-elevate-youth-voices-in-the-heart-of-the-nations-capital-and-in-hometowns-across-the-country/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/16/equipping-todays-teens-with-strong-examples-of-historic-changemakers/For several years, the Smithsonian and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have collaborated with teens to support learning opportunities that offer space to imagine change in their communitiesThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/16/equipping-todays-teens-with-strong-examples-of-historic-changemakers/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/15/2026-smithsonian-education-awards-honor-educators-and-partnerships-expanding-learning-nationwide/Through dedication, collaboration, and innovation, Smithsonian educators and teams bring world‑class learning to classrooms and communities across the country.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/15/2026-smithsonian-education-awards-honor-educators-and-partnerships-expanding-learning-nationwide/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/14/implementing-smithsonians-creating-portraits-of-community-framework-with-new-england-educators/Using place-based learning, portrait analysis, and oral histories, Smithsonian teams up with Historic New England to inspire meaningful classroom experiencesTue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/14/implementing-smithsonians-creating-portraits-of-community-framework-with-new-england-educators/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/02/2026-summit-spotlights-civics-teaching-through-connections-to-art-culture-history-and-science/The Smithsonian continues its 250th celebration of the nation with a free three-day Summit for educators featuring more than 40 sessions through virtual and in-person programmingThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/04/02/2026-summit-spotlights-civics-teaching-through-connections-to-art-culture-history-and-science/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/03/31/the-connective-power-of-orchids/A horticulturist reflects on the new Smithsonian-U.S. Botanic Gardens collaborative exhibition as it connects stories, scholarship, and art to this extraordinary speciesTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/03/31/the-connective-power-of-orchids/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/03/19/experts-and-students-connect-through-youth-science-media-program/Boston-area students gained career mentors, transferrable media production skills, and behind-the-scenes experiences at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian they'll remember for a lifetimeThu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2026/03/19/experts-and-students-connect-through-youth-science-media-program/