Author Archives: mheintz

Teens, Children and Community are a Winning Combination

Posted on February 13, 2013 by mheintz

By Eleanor Greene Intern, IMLS What do the three little pigs, a mad scientist, and Lewis and Clark all have in common? They’re exhibits and outreach programs created by the Bootheel Youth Museum in Malden, Missouri. Museum Director Patsy Reublin … Continue reading →

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Learning Space Toolkit: A Resource for Designing and Sustaining Technology-Rich Informal Learning Spaces

Posted on February 8, 2013 by mheintz

By Kristin Antelman Project Director, Learning Space Toolkit The Learning Space Toolkit is a freely available resource designed to support the full lifecycle of an informal learning space design project, from defining the goals and needs to designing the space to … Continue reading →

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Places to Play in New Orleans

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mheintz

This blog was originally published on the Let’s Move! blog on February 7, 2013. By Susan Hildreth and Julia Bland The eyes of the world were on the athletic abilities of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers as … Continue reading →

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AAHC Forum: Informal Networks Can Be the Key to Your Success: Don’t Hesitate to Ask for Help

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mheintz

By Kathe Hambrick-Jackson Founder and Executive Director, River Road African American Museum Over the past 18 years, the River Road African American Museum has been impacted by a fire, two hurricanes, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, an economic downturn, and the … Continue reading →

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