6 quotes found
“Education is the lifeblood of museums.”
“Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do the challenging inner work of tackling tough topics and turning them into teachable moments.”
“Tough topics are only tough for those who don't want to approach conversation, who don't like problematizing the status quo and nuancing the narrative.”
“If we truly believe in the power of cultural institutions to impact communities and engage authentically with social justice issues, if we believe in museums capacity to bring about social change, ...”
“In the spirit of being a reflective practitioner of ourselves we must notice your own behavior as an educator and realize how it influences other. Recognize your privileges: race, gender, ability, ...”
“Extract and expel implicit biases from your work life. Don't taint our visitors with your bias and views. Allow them to form their own conclusions where it's developmentally appropriate.”
