This space was created by the Museum Education Roundtable to expand upon the most recent Journal of Museum Education (JME) issue, reflect on member events, and address timely issues that we face in the field of museum work. Read about how to write for our blog here.
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MER Talks: This Blog Post Might be Banned
In June 2019, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum celebrated Pride Month for the first time. In the small northeastern Wisconsin town of Manitowoc, we flew a rainbow flag outside of the Museum. We added a rainbow filter to our Facebook banner image. We also celebrated with a program: Pride and Patriotism. This panel discussion featured three LGBTQ+ veterans who shared their … Read More
4×4: Self-Care and Equity Work
Our “4 x 4” interview blog format aims to incorporate multiple perspectives on current topics in our field by inviting four thought leaders to answer four questions related to a chosen theme. This playful approach seeks to navigate pressing topics with the personal touch of a conversation. Our first theme features four approaches to “self-care.” Previous posts in the 4 … Read More
Notes from the Field: Reflections on MER’s 2019 Forum
Just over a month ago, MER Board of Directors met in St. Louis for our annual retreat and forum for local museum educators. Each year, when choosing the theme, we take stock of current trends in the field and how they intersect with local conversations/issues. On August 6, 2019, the MER Forum hosted educators for a panel/workshop called Museums as … Read More