Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

Hard-copy of the FY2023 Smithsonian Education Impact Report held in someone’s hands.

2023 Education Impact Report Released

This past year, the Smithsonian Education community has worked tirelessly to solidify partnerships, launch innovative initiatives, and empower youth and educators alike

A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].

Teaching a More Complete Picture of MLK

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Heritage, Science, and Culture Take Center Stage with Discovery Theater Performances for Students

A person looking at a wall of posters in front of a building under construction

Inspiring Creative Changemakers

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Unpacking the Stories Behind Artist Bisa Butler’s Portrayal of the Harlem Hellfighters

Playbill for "A Raisin in the Sun" with a black and white photo of playwright Lorraine Hansberry

Ten Education Resources to Explore this Women’s History Month

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How Art Can Foster Social-Emotional Awareness for Our Students (and Ourselves)

A large outdoor space is filled with human-sized colorful cardboard structures. In the background, the Hirshhorn Museum and Smithsonian Arts and Industries building are visible.

Student Artists Build an 'Enchanted City' at the Hirshhorn Museum

This illustrated page from comic book Chickaloonies: First Frost shows the Grandma character seated by a fire telling a story to three children seated in the foreground.

Intergenerational Creativity and Learning through Indigenous Comic Art

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Diverse and Inclusive Educational Resources for the Music Classroom and Beyond

Distinguished in a high-collared, red shirt and gold jewelry, Alma Thomas wears her hair up and looks directly at the viewer. Her arms are crossed loosely, and she sits before a green background.

Three Takes on Alma Thomas as an Artist, Civil Rights Advocate, and Lifelong Learner

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Equipping the Next Generation of Radical Optimists in an Era of Uncertainty

Smithsonian EdX Course for Teachers

Ten Ready-to-Use Resources for Your Teaching Toolkit

A sampling of the creative projects inspired by artworks and artmaking techniques found within the Hirshhorn’s collections, available from the “Hirshhorn Kids at Home” series. (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden)

Fun (and Free) Ideas to Keep Kids Learning This Summer

The digital realm is not limited by the dimensions of the museum walls and instead brings learning experiences to visitors of all ages in new and exciting ways. (Smithsonian American Art Museum)

When the Physical World Meets the Digital World, New Realities Emerge

Through co-creation efforts with K-12 educators and Asian American community partners, the National Veterans Network, elementary and middle school educators, Asian Pacific American Center interns and National Museum of American History staff, learn more about the stories behind objects. (Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center)

What's Missing from Classrooms When Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices Aren't Included?

Through Smithsonian programs, like ARTLAB and the National Youth Summit, museum educators demonstrate how adult mentors can elevate the voices of teens in their communities. (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden)

How Educators Can Boost and Activate Teen Voices

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Understanding the Power of Primary Sources through Home, Hand, and Heart

At the Smithsonian, educators have used the pedagogy of game-based learning to create innovative programs and activities that open the door to vast content and collections for learners of all ages. (National Museum of Natural History)

Changing the Game with Game-Based Learning

Theaster Gates, Ground rules. Free throw, 2015, wooden flooring, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2017.40, © 2015, Theaster Gates (Smithsonian American Art Museum)

How Art and Metaphor Help Students Unpack Complex Ideas

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