Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center’s Post

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE: Journal of Museum Education 49.1: Transforming Teaching and Learning About The Holocaust From Co-Editor in Chief Nathaniel Prottas in his Editor's Note: "Focused on Holocaust education, this issue of the Journal of Museum Education frames the major debates around how we deal with this dark moment in history through the lens of our work in the museum. It asks how this moment of unimaginable hatred can remain relevant today, particularly in the context of an increasing awareness of other atrocities in our shared history. Rather than shy away from a potentially controversial topic at this moment of heightened tensions, I am proud that this board and our journal have chosen to publish it, recognizing that the study of antisemitism and the Holocaust is not in opposition to a concern for others, but rather a way to study our past in the hopes that our future may be a more humane and caring one." Online access is available for all current members. Editorials and select articles are open access for all. Look for print copies in the coming weeks. Access the journal here: https://lnkd.in/g8jrQksf #museumeducation #museumeducator #museumeducationroundtable

Is your work rooted in a particular methodology? To what extent is it adaptable, accessible, scaleable? How did it (and does it) evolve? I’d love to hear about it!

Looking to make a difference in your community? Here's one powerful way NAEA members can advocate for art education: Have your students create custom art postcards highlighting why the arts are crucial in education. Each postcard can feature a unique artwork alongside a heartfelt message about the positive impact of art on their lives and learning. Once completed, gather these works of art and mail them to local and national legislators. By sharing these powerful messages through art, we can show policymakers firsthand how arts education enriches our communities, fosters creativity, and empowers students. What are some ways you advocate for art education in your community? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Make your mark and make a difference! Let's make our voices heard and advocate for the arts together! #ArtEducationAdvocacy #ArtEdAdvocate #AdvocateForTheArts #NAEA #ArtTeachers #ArtsEd #ArtsEducation

Just participating in this exciting seminar: in the end, collecting funds and resurces is always the most critical passage for every institution.

In his introduction to JME 49.1: Transforming Teaching and Learning About the Holocaust, guest editor Wolfgang Schmutz gives a thoughtful and heartfelt reaction to how he believes readers might consider the articles in this issue situated within the ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel (and in many parts of the world) today. In the latest post on the Museum Visions blog, we give space for Wolfgang’s thought-provoking introduction and take a broader perspective on how readers of the JME, especially museum educators, might engage with scholarly work (like that within this issue) to take up ideas from these articles within their practice. In this spirit, MER board member Wade Berger interviewed Wolfgang for his sense of what it means to think about and apply broader themes to the day-to-day practices of running museum programs and designing museum learning experiences. Access the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gsnbbDrx Join the conversation: Read the blog and articles and add your thoughts in the comments below. #museumeducation #museumeducator #museumeducationroundtable

Just watch this powerful video by Christopher Bailey! I would explain what it is about, but I don't have the time (pun intended).

“What if we included the arts and humanities in all policies and programs intended to help us deliver on the promise of our nation?” On March 27, 2024, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) held the 212th meeting of the National Council on the Arts. The theme and programming focused on “Meeting the Moment: Building a Healthy Performing Arts Ecosystem.” In this blog post, I am sharing my takeaways from the meeting. #ArtAsASolution

⭐️ New blog alert! ⭐️ Arts education is not just an extra-curricular activity; it’s a crucial part of a well-rounded education. Learn more about the ArtsWave 100 Endowment for Arts Education Experiences and why it was created in this week's blog post! 🍎🎨 https://lnkd.in/gQKypqfP #CincyArts

If you watch one thing today, watch this clip! #womenshistorymonth

<Here’s my thought provoking no-nonsense TedTalk, Caregiver style, coming straight to you where I welcome immediate feedback from an audience, who will speak up, straight up> I can appreciate the history lessons here in this attached inspirational talk. More importantly, I want to know what men of today, think of it. Do you think it’s systemic or isolated? How many parents don’t really prepare their children for what life truly throws at them? I always get to hear women, but I want to be brave and hear what men will say to prepare their children? That’s more fascinating to me right now. Will you remain silent, and not speak up ?what are your thoughts on how to solve a systemic problem that actually works? Post something that signals some type of solution that tips the status quo. How do you start to support women hard? What do those conversations look or sound like? If a “like”, or a “share” is too difficult for you and maybe social media feels very fake to you, or hippocritical, what things in life will you do to prepare your future children or grandchildren? 1. Will you tell them to just “ go ride a bike and be who they are?” That it’s not women that are the problem? 2. Will you put the responsibility on your child and tell them they have to keep posting or fighting to be heard? 3. Will you tell your grandchildren to work 3 x harder, be more proactive, and keep putting theirselves out there? 4. Will you tell them their direct approach is wrong, discourage bravery, tell them they’ve not failed enough yet? 5. Will you suggest a book? 6. Will you tell your struggling grandgirls to leave their families behind and find a rich man? 7. Will you tell them to ignore what they see? 8. Will you tell them to find a Mentor? 9. Will you tell them to see a position in the White House? 10. Will you tell them to figure it out? 11. Will you tell them to “do the work”, when they are? 12. Will you advise therapy? 13. Will you tell them to find a new line of work? 14. Will you tell them to have dinners, take pictures? 15. Will you tell them to survey men? 16. Will you tell them to go to more events? 17. Will you tell them to ignore what they see, don’t care about their fellow man, and leave people behind? 18. Will you tell them to be humble, be confident, and vulnerable? 19. Will you tell them to work harder than they do, keep working harder, wait til they are on drugs, in the street, or selling their body to survive? 20. Will you tell them to redo their LinkedIn, resume, and work a business plan, even if they are? 21. Would u tell your daughter to be faster than the disruptor behind her, and if she can’t be all things to all people, to have not, fear being left behind? 22. Is making a bold ask on stage, going to solve this problem? 23. Is it more up to the brave 15 year olds? I’m genuinely curious. How would the men advise their downstream children in this hard life? Can you guess which number is my answer?