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Monique M. Chism, Ph.D

Dr. Monique M. Chism is the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, responsible for setting educational priorities and advancing initiatives to integrate the Smithsonian into American classrooms.  Before joining the Smithsonian in 2021, Chism held leadership roles at the American Institutes for Research and the U.S. Department of Education.

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Brown at 70: The Continued Pursuit Toward Equitable Education

On the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, experts reflect upon its ongoing relevance and spotlight work to address systemic inequities and foster opportunities for those adversely affected by segregation

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Empowering Educators to Address Pressing Issues in Education

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You're Invited to the Smithsonian National Education Summit!

The Smithsonian's Under Secretary for Education welcomes teachers and students back to a new school year and highlights the ways the Smithsonian plans to build and enrich a national culture of learning. (Getty Images)

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