In Prague, on 24 August 2022, the Extraordinary General Assembly of ICOM has approved the proposal for the new museum definition with 92.41% (For: 487, Against: 23, Abstention: 17). Following the adoption, the new ICOM museum definition is:“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability. They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”Read the translations of the… Read More
What is liberal education? How can colleges support it? And how can they attract more students to pursue it?
At a conference on such questions at Ursinus College, outside Philadelphia, the vice president for enrollment at Grinnell College, a far wealthier liberal arts institution in Iowa, shared the pitch he currently offers students and parents.
“I haven’t even done this for the Grinnell faculty,” Joseph Bagnoli Jr. said Friday to the audience of professors and others. “So it’s a little daunting to do this in front of liberal arts experts … I’d love to hear your feedback, in the interest… Read More
In the midst of intense change, these four trends are sticking around, and they’re transforming the … [+] educational landscape.
Beyond100K
Beyond100K, the organization I lead, spent hundreds of hours this past year listening to educators, advocates, and activists and poring over news and research to better understand the opportunities and challenges that are defining STEM and education. We identified four trends that are changing the narrative and will continue to impact education long after 2024 is over.
1. The Flexible Office Has Evaded Teachers. They Want In.
In an era when flexibility is a touchstone for most white-collar workers,… Read More
