Museum Ed Roundtable

The Journal of Museum Education is also seeking proposals for an upcoming issue on rethinking contemplative learning and experiences in museum education. To learn more, check out the full call for papers: museumedu.org/journal/call-f…

The Journal of Museum Education is seeking article proposals for an upcoming issue on intergenerational learning in museums. If you have innovative ideas or projects that foster intergenerational learning, we want to hear from you! Learn more at: museumedu.org/journal/call-f…

For this blog post, MER board member Beatriz Galuban was inspired by the of the current JME to learn more about docent programs and what it is like to be a docent at a museum. Read at museumedu.org/blog/ #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation #museumeducators

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The JME is still seeking article proposals for an upcoming issue on children’s museum learning and experiences! We will be accepting paper proposals until September 13, 2024. For more information: museumedu.org/journal/call-f…

FREE ARTICLE: From Docent to Professional to Activist to Critical Race Theorist: A Biomytholography of a Black Amerian Museum Professional By Porchia Moore Read the article at doi.org/10.1080/105986… #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation #museumeducators

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 MER is looking for a part-time Communications Manager to lead our communications and marketing efforts, including the promotion the Journal of Museum Education (JME). Apply: museumedu.org/jobs #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation #museumjobs

2024 Fall Writing Workshop: Practitioners as Scholars  Through three classes, participants will work with writer Joyce Young to draft a publishable article in the JME or a blog article for the MER blog. Register: museumedu.org/engage/events/ #museumeducationroundtable

Please join us in welcoming new Board Members to MER! Grace Auclair-Lee Kate Mirand Calleri Arthurina Fears Maggie McColl Sarah Timm Thanks to the Board Members who will complete their terms in September: Adria Brown, Hazel Theriault, Kate Zankowicz, Sarah Bloom, & Wendy Ng.

The Journal of Museum Education is seeking article proposals for a special issue on rethinking children’s museum learning & experiences. If you have innovative ideas or projects, submit your proposal by September 6, 2024. Info: museumedu.org/journal/open-c… #museumeducation

NOW AVAILABLE: The Journal of Museum Education 49.2 - THE ROLE OF DOCENTS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Members can check out the issue now at museumedu.org #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation #museumeducators

The Museum Education Roundtable invites all DC area museum educators to join us for networking and good vibes at the MER Happy Hour! 📅 Wednesday, July 31 🕔 5 - 7 pm 📍 Mission - Dupont Circle No host bar - HH deals RSVP: bit.ly/mer-happyhour #dcmuseums

The Museum Education Roundtable is delighted to introduce Dr. Preeti Gupta as the new Co-Editor for the Journal of Museum Education. She will train with the team and Co-Editor Nathaniel Prottas, whose contract ends in December. #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation

SAVE THE DATE! The Museum Education Roundtable invites all DC area museum educators to join us for networking and good vibes at the MER Happy Hour! 📅 Wednesday, July 31 🕔 5 - 7 pm 📍 Mission - Dupont Circle No host bar - HH deals RSVP: bit.ly/mer-happyhour #dcmuseums

At the recent Interaction, Design and Children Conference in Delft, Netherlands, MER Board Members Alexandra Morris and Wade Berger shared a presentation entitled "Inclusive Museums for Children with Disabilities: Utilising Disabled Expertise to Create More Inclusive Museums."

🗣️Attention Members! This spring, MER opened a call for applications to serve on the MER Board of Directors. Please check your email for the bios of the potential new board directors and the link to cast your vote! Voting is open through July 8, 2024.

Discover how an innovative project at Illinois College transformed inaccessible art storage into a dynamic, inclusive space. Balancing Collections Care and Access with Project Design and Student Engagement: museumedu.org/blog #museumeducationroundtable #museumeducation

MER and Guest Editor Wolfgang Schumtz collaborated on a discussion guide for JME 49.1: Transforming Teaching and Learning about the Holocaust. Discover how museum educators engage w/ Holocaust stories & their relevance today. Read here: ow.ly/JhGI50S4AlX #museumeducation

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY! To mark this special day, MER is excited to revisit a beloved blog feature: the I 💚 Museums Playlist! Dive into the blog, listen to the playlist, and let the music elevate your museum experience. ow.ly/zMY750RL0QW #museumeducation

You matter to us at MER. We want to hear from you! Please take our annual survey —it only takes 10 minutes! This survey is open to everyone, so spread the word. By participating, you'll be entered to win a membership or renewal! ow.ly/suZK50RxZZN

A FEW DAYS LEFT to apply for an opportunity to become a Co-Editor for the Journal of Museum Education at MER! Stipend: $10,000/year Applications close April 19, 2024 Apply at the link in the bio or ow.ly/Q4VI50QYhvj #MuseumEducation #museumeducators #editorjobs