Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do the challenging inner work of tackling tough topics and turning them into teachable moments.

Monica O Montgomery
Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do...
Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do...
Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do...
Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do...
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Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do the challenging inner work of tackling tough topics and turning them into teachable moments. The history of museums has been like a battle. It is a continual battle for museums to make sure they are not only preserving the past but also making sure that future generations know about it. As museums commit to educational programs, they become those influential institutions that teach those who go to their museums the importance of history and respect for those who came before us.

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