Museum Education Division
Divisions shall be made up of job-alike groups of the membership. Each Division shall have a National Director, National Director-Elect, Regional Directors and Regional Directors-Elect. The recognized Divisions below, through their Development Committees, shall study problems relating to members of the group the Division represents; shall propose publications, institutes, and conferences which will assist members and shall identify problems and recommend programs to meet the problems. Learn More
Featured for Museum Education
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November 1, 2018
external resource from The Association of Art Musuem Directors, Upcoming Exhibition at U.S. Department of Education Puts Creative Spotlight On Collaborations between Nation’s Art Museums & Partnerships With SchoolsBeginning November 5, 2018, the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) will present an exhibition of works by children from across the country, produced as a part of their participation in art education programs organized collaboratively by art museums and their local schools or youth programs.
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September 25, 2018
NAEA-AAMD Research Study: Impact of Art Museum Programs on K–12 StudentsNAEA-AAMD Research Study: Impact of Art Museum Programs on K–12 Students
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September 23, 2020
Museum Education Division: Remote Learning
Carefully curated resources for the Museum Education Division to support distance learning.
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September 1, 2020
external resource from IMLS, Federal Grant Opportunities for Museums Now AvailableThe Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for six grant programs intended to stabilize and strengthen U.S.-based museums. Ranging from $5,000 to $1 million, these grants include funding for capacity building, professional development, assessment and more. Applications are due by Nov. 16.
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August 30, 2020
external resource from SEADAE, SEADAE 2020 Virtual Summit: The Arts and Social and Emotional LearningRegister now for this virtual half-day event, open to all, that will explore the synergistic relationships between the arts and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
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May 2, 2018
external resource from Education Week, 8 Museums Become Classrooms for Science Teachers, Mcuseums Are Dabbling in Teacher Training, and the Results Are Promising
A New York City effort aimed at preparing teachers to take learning outside the classroom and into the community may be leading to improvements in science achievement and teacher retention, according to some study results.
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April 4, 2018
external resource from Smithsonian Learning Lab, 2018 SCLDA Virtual Teacher Curricula Creation Opportunity
The virtual fellowship would take place over the summer and selected teachers would create three Smithsonian Learning Lab collections addressing Asian Pacific American or Latinx history, culture, or the arts, using Project Zero Global Thinking Routines as their main pedagogical framework. These collections will translate into classroom experiences, projects, or lessons published on the site for teachers across the country to use as models for adaptation in their own classrooms. Fellows will receive ongoing guidance by museum and education specialists. A stipend of $3,000 is available to teachers selected for this opportunity. Applications are due Friday, April 20.
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February 28, 2018
NAEA Standards PublicationsThe following NAEA Standards represent the professional judgment of the art education field about the characteristics of preparation programs that will enable all visual arts educators to provide high-quality art instruction for every student.
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February 9, 2018
external resource from SCPR, Los Angeles County Museum of Art to Expand to South Los Angeles and Create New Art Hub
The Los Angeles City Council recently approved plans for the LACMA to develop a satellite campus at the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park. With the creation of this new facility, the museum seeks to provide access to educational, recreational and cultural programming for youth and families in underserved areas — with hopes of increasing accessibility for schools and after-school programs.
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January 30, 2018
external resource from The Henry Ford, 2018 Simmons Graduate Internship Opportunities, The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford’s Simmons Internship Program is designed for current graduate students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies, conservation labs, or related fields. This internship provides participants with an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum. Deadline for application: March 9
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