Education & Interpretation

Conversation and Collaboration: Making Your Collection Relevant through the Lens of Social Justice

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How can museums collaborate and create spaces for dialogue and inquiry around issues of social justice? In this interactive lecture, discuss the interconnectedness of disciplines, institutions, and expression. We'll work together as educators, curators, or visitor services teams to tackle social justice and inclusivity within our collections while making connections to other institutions. Discover how organizations can encourage communication in their exhibitions and classrooms, and find community partners to extend the conversation.

Learning Objectives:

• Create meaningful connections between current and past events related to civil rights and social justice.
• Assess your institution’s collection or exhibitions to provide hands-on, interactive learning opportunities for educators and their students.
• Implement strategies for collaborating with organizations that will provide interdisciplinary learning for students.

Presenter(s)

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  Emily Cayton

  Associate Director of Education
  The Contemporary Austin
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  Mallory Lineberger

  Education Specialist
  LBJ Presidential Library
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  Sheila Mehta

  Teacher
  Round Rock High School
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  Kait Nader

  Director of Community Engagement
  The GRAMMY Museum