Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

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The Power of a Teacher Who Dreams Big

In an interview with the Smithsonian Science Education Center, Dr. Melissa Collins, a veteran elementary school teacher shares her wisdom and expertise in supporting students with access to STEM opportunities and helping them imagine new possibilities for themselves

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Inspiring Tomorrow's Earth Optimists Today

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The Future Looks Bright According to Young American Inventor and Author, Gitanjali Rao

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Going Deep Into Our Understanding of Our Ocean Planet Through Museum Learning

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Finding Our Place in Space Through the Lenses of Art, Culture, History and Science

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2023 Education Impact Report Released

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Educators from Across the Country Convene on the Chesapeake Bay with a Network of Fellow 'Earth Optimists'

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Sharing the Inspirational Stories of Innovative Women on Your School Bookshelf

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A Simulation into Space Supports Students' Skills in STEAM

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Saving Whales with Computational Thinking

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Creating Dialogue on Bias Through 'The Bias Inside Us' Educator Toolkit

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Transforming K-12 STEM Education by Diversifying the STEM Teacher Workforce

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When the Chesapeake Bay Serves as Your Research Laboratory and Inspiration for the Classroom

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Teaching About Real-World, Transdisciplinary Problems and Phenomena through Convergence Education

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The Case for Training Teachers in Object-Based Learning

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Transforming the Stories of Smithsonian Women Scientists Into Interactive Classroom Experiences

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Education to Create a Sustainable Future

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Museum Mentors Enable a Future-Ready Generation of Young Environmental Leaders

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Sharing Hopeful Visions for a Sustainable Future With Learners of All Ages

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