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We're excited to have our Executive Director Kelly McFarland Stratman speaking tomorrow at the Smithsonian National Education Summit, centered around this year’s theme: Together We Thrive: Towards a More Perfect Union. hubs.li/Q04kDM6x0 #SmithsonianEdu
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Last year, the History Center launched its first Teen Council! 24 teens from 14 schools explored community, history, and museums–connecting with peers at the Virginia Discovery Museum through the Smithsonian’s Democracy in Dialogue program.
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MCPS@MCPS16 Dec 2025
Dr. Chism, the Smithsonian’s under secretary for Education, where she leads the institution’s educational priorities and national learning initiatives, visited Rolling Terrace to speak with staff and students about the strength of public education and the power of equity.
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Congratulations to students in Ms Conley’s Local History class on the completion of their Democracy in Diaglogue program, sponsored by Smithsonian Education.💫 #SmithsonianEDU #democracyindialogue #StrongerTogether #proud2beoc🧡💙
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@smithsonian16 Nov 2025
On Monday, Nov. 17, all Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will open at their regularly scheduled times. We look forward to seeing you!
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Updated: Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will reopen on a rolling basis by Monday, Nov. 17. We look forward to seeing you! ✨ Reopened on Friday, Nov. 14 National Museum of American History (@AmHistoryMuseum) National Air and Space Museum and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (@AirAndSpace) ✨Reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15 National Museum of African American History and Culture (@NMAAHC) National Museum of African Art (@SI_AfricanArt) National Museum of Asian Art (@NatAsianArt) National Zoo (@NationalZoo) ✨Reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m. ET National Museum of Natural History (@NMNH) ✨Reopening on Sunday, Nov. 16 National Portrait Gallery (@SmithsonianNPG) Smithsonian American Art Museum, with the exception of the Renwick Gallery (@AmericanArt) *Archives of American Art (@ArchivesAmerArt)’s Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery (in the same building as @SmithsonianNPG and @AmericanArt) Smithsonian Gardens (@SIGardens) All locations, with the exception of our @NMNH, will reopen at their regular times. Please note, museums may have limited food service offerings. For the latest updates and reopening information, visit si.edu/visit.

Plan Your Smithsonian Visit | Smithsonian Institution

Plan your visit to the world’s largest museum complex with 19 museums and a zoo.

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The Smithsonian is in the process of reopening our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo. For the latest updates and opening information, please visit si.edu/visit and check back regularly as information may change.
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Due to the government shutdown, Smithsonian museums are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12, along with our research centers and the National Zoo. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status. While our doors are closed, Smithsonian digital resources continue to be available at si.edu 📷: @SmithsonianNMAI
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Whether you're a parent, educator, student, academic, or lifelong learner, the @smithsonian has free online resources for you! From high-quality videos to activities and games, there's something for everyone. Visit si.edu/learn to learn more. #SmithsonianEdu

Learning with the Smithsonian | Smithsonian Institution

Our mission is to inspire curiosity and connections in a changing world, and our vision is a world where learning is collaborative and transformative for everyone.

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Amanda Perschall@nancystate6 Sep 2025
Replying to @rachelteachkc @NHTOYMc
It’s not the same as having things in person, but the Smithsonian learning lab is a great resource for their collection!
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PBS Teachers@pbsteachers19 Jul 2025
We had a blast at the @smithsonian National Education Summit. One major topic that had everyone buzzing? “The American Revolution” by @KenBurns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt premiering this Nov on PBS. We 💙 hearing your excitement & ideas for bringing it into the classroom!
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PBS Teachers@pbsteachers11 Jul 2025
Happening 7/16! Register for this free virtual session! Join us at the @smithsonian Educator Summit for a sneak peek at THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the upcoming @KenBurns doc series —and explore how to bring it into your classroom w/ new PBS LearningMedia resources for grades 3–12.
PBS Teachers@pbsteachers7 Jun 2025
Calling all educators! Don’t miss your chance to dive into THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the upcoming Ken Burns documentary series—and explore how to bring it into your classroom 🎬 Sign up now (for free!): bit.ly/3YWsTSb
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SmithsonianEnv@SmithsonianEnv1 May 2025
Educators: Free registration is now open for the Smithsonian National Education Summit! Join us online or in person in D.C. for over 40 sessions designed to prepare educators for the nation’s 250th anniversary. s.si.edu/EducationSummit2025 #SmithsonianEdu
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Mrs Kielma@MrsKielma1 May 2025
Free registration is now open for the 2025 Smithsonian National Education Summit! Join online or in-person in D.C. for over 40 sessions designed to prepare educators for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Visit s.si.edu/EducationSummit2025 #SmithsonianEdu

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University Park ES@UPSoaringEagles1 May 2025
Our second-grade students enjoyed exploring and learning from the exhibits at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. We extend our gratitude to the teachers and parents who chaperoned another successful and memorable field trip!
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Planning a field trip to @airandspace? We now offer free reserved planetarium shows every Tuesday morning for schools on field trips. This live planetarium show is led by a Museum educator and explores the night sky. Learn more: s.si.edu/4hqYzp2
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MontvilleTwpSchools@MontvilleTwpSch4 Mar 2025
HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: montville.net/montvilletapwa…
TAPintoMontville Your neighborhood online newspaper. HEADLINE NEWS! Mar. 2, 2025.Education the Lazar logo. Lazar Middle School's Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation and Passion for Education. Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Phot to of Karin Wardell in front of her white board. Board has a picture of a Nautilus "Don't be a Naughty Nautilus" . Another pictue of Wardell and a space shuttle space suite from the Air and Space Museum.Logo of Montville Township Oublic Schools. “The idea is to have students continue to gain a passion for STEAM education, for project-based learning, for learning how to design and engineer, collaborating with each other, and be able to build something, showcase it, and be proud of it.” - Karin Wardell.See STORY TAPinto Montville by MTHS Grad Samantha Grossman. www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

ALT TAPintoMontville Your neighborhood online newspaper. HEADLINE NEWS! Mar. 2, 2025.Education the Lazar logo. Lazar Middle School's Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation and Passion for Education. Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Phot to of Karin Wardell in front of her white board. Board has a picture of a Nautilus "Don't be a Naughty Nautilus" . Another pictue of Wardell and a space shuttle space suite from the Air and Space Museum.Logo of Montville Township Oublic Schools. “The idea is to have students continue to gain a passion for STEAM education, for project-based learning, for learning how to design and engineer, collaborating with each other, and be able to build something, showcase it, and be proud of it.” - Karin Wardell.See STORY TAPinto Montville by MTHS Grad Samantha Grossman. www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

ALT HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

ALT HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

ALT HEADLINE NEWS! Lazar Life Science Teacher Karin Wardell: Inspiring Innovation! Selected to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Teacher Innovator Institute (TII). Completed 2 summers! Now in NJ/FL migratory birds exchange program. SEE: www.montville.net/montvilletapwardell

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What does a place need to support life? In the latest episode of @STEMin30, @airandspace explores the science of habitability with some help from @SmithsonianEnv. Check out this standards-aligned webcast for middle school classrooms: s.si.edu/43aWLwT
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Want to spend two weeks next summer in Washington, DC, with @airandspace exploring the connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning? Learn more about the museum's Teacher Innovator Institute at a virtual info session on December 15: s.si.edu/41mngi1
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@NFLonPrime29 Nov 2024
#TNFForGood is back with a partnership with @Smithsonian where 1 million books and literacy resources will be donated to youth in all 30 NFL markets this season.
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@NFLonPrime27 Nov 2024
#TNFForGood returns this season in partnership with @smithsonian to donate 1 million books and literacy resources to youth in all 30 @NFL markets this season. The @Chiefs, @Ravens and @Lions helped us kick off the program at #BGCA_Clubs in their areas!
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