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Betsy Loring posted a reply on Re: Journalism exhibit inspiration needed
Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 at 10:22 AM
Said: Have a look at the American Writer's Museum. Not just journalism focused, but a very cool place certain to give you some inspiration. Their table of typewriters is apparently very popular...
Kerstin Landwer posted a reply on Re: Journalism exhibit inspiration needed
Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:33 AM
Said: The history museum in Crawford County, Kansas has an antique printing press that the kids are able to use during field trips. It's so cool!
Kerstin Landwer posted a reply on Re: Hand to Hand (June 2021); The Rise of Loca...
Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:32 AM
Said: Hi Mary! You might look to YMCA of the USA. I was a Y director for 13 years, and super active in our local and regional Y groups. We provided training, conferences, shared knowledge and materials, meet ups, staff recs, etc. It is a fant...
Evelyn Christian Ronning posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021 at 1:56 PM
Webinar: Children’s Questions, Worries, and Information Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Childrenâs Questions, Worries, and Information Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Free Webinar: Thursday, March 25, 3 - 4 pm Central (4 - 5 pm Eastern)
With the world in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are seeking trusted and enga...
Mary Maher posted a new Topic
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021 at 1:47 PM
Hand to Hand (June 2021); The Rise of Local/Regional Support Groups/Networks--looking for examples
Prior to the pandemic, a number of local or regional museum affiliation groups operated around the US and in other areas of the world. They met over scheduled or informal group phone calls, maintained email communications; some held regular in-person meetings. A year ago, when children’s museums closed, staff who remained often worked at home or in empty museums. Everyone craved professional connections. ACM quickly organized an ongoing series of well-attended hangouts, webinars, and CEO...
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