Smithsonian Education | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/smithsonian-education/RSS feed for Smithsonian EducationenTue, 14 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000The Head of the Smithsonian Talks About America’s 250th, Why Experts Still Matter and What to Expect From the Institution in 2025https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-head-of-the-smithsonian-talks-about-americas-250th-why-experts-still-matter-and-what-to-expect-from-the-institution-in-2025-180985821/In an extensive interview, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III spoke on the current political climate, the process of returning human remains from the Institution’s collections, the awe-inspiring scope of Smithsonian science and much moreTue, 14 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-head-of-the-smithsonian-talks-about-americas-250th-why-experts-still-matter-and-what-to-expect-from-the-institution-in-2025-180985821/Artifacts Used by Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers Found in Utahhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artifacts-from-chinese-transcontinental-railroad-workers-found-in-utah-180978935/Researchers discovered the remains of a mid-19th century house, a centuries-old Chinese coin and other traces of the short-lived town of TerraceTue, 26 Oct 2021 16:59:28 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artifacts-from-chinese-transcontinental-railroad-workers-found-in-utah-180978935/Reaching Out to Those Behind Barshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/07/26/reaching-out-those-behind-bars/Learn how the Anacostia Community Museum redesigned its acclaimed exhibition "Men of Change" as a digital offering for incarcerated audiencesMon, 26 Jul 2021 15:27:41 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/07/26/reaching-out-those-behind-bars/Why These Myths Perpetuate Who Can Work in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Careershttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/07/12/sparking-excitement-about-stem-through-exposure-career-pathways/Ask a child to draw a scientist, and research says they’ll often draw an older, usually white, man, with wild hair, wearing a lab coat and gogglesMon, 12 Jul 2021 14:47:08 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/07/12/sparking-excitement-about-stem-through-exposure-career-pathways/Fun (and Free) Ideas to Keep Kids Learning This Summer https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/28/fun-and-free-ideas-keep-kids-learning-summer/Over 20 unique and creative ideas from across the Smithsonian for engaging learners Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/28/fun-and-free-ideas-keep-kids-learning-summer/Could Remote Internships Become a Best Practice?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/10/can-remote-internships-be-best-practice-instead-band-aid/Remote access might be key to accelerating meaningful increases in diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:39:04 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/10/can-remote-internships-be-best-practice-instead-band-aid/Navigate Hidden Treasures With These Smithsonian 3-D Gameshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/01/when-physical-world-meets-digital-world-new-realities-emerge/AR/VR technologies give audiences new ways to experience museums that complement a traditional visit, engaging visitors and fueling learning opportunitiesWed, 02 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/06/01/when-physical-world-meets-digital-world-new-realities-emerge/What's Missing from Classrooms When Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices Aren't Included?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/05/03/whats-missing-classrooms-when-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-voices-arent-included/When grappling with our current moment of increased hate and violence, AAPI students need the educational resources to contextualize what we are witnessingMon, 03 May 2021 14:40:59 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/05/03/whats-missing-classrooms-when-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-voices-arent-included/Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the Power of Research at the Smithsonianhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/power-research-lonnie-bunch-smithsonian-180977501/We can accomplish more when we unite our robust scientific capabilities with our educational reachThu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/power-research-lonnie-bunch-smithsonian-180977501/How Educators Can Boost and Activate Teen Voiceshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/03/24/how-educators-can-boost-and-activate-teen-voices/Amplify the voices of teens, share their suggestions on how to support young leaders’ efforts without disrupting their individual agencyMon, 29 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-education/2021/03/24/how-educators-can-boost-and-activate-teen-voices/