All Events12:30 - 02:00 pm
A Virtual Gratitude Reception: CGLR Salutes Children Museums
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) is proud that more than 5,000 local agencies, organizations and institutions and over 100 sector- and field-leading organizations have taken a stand and joined with CGLR to ensure that children in economically challenged, fragile and marginalized families can achieve third-grade reading proficiency. Children’s museums in CGLR communities have played a critical role. As we continue our engagement in GLR Week 2024: Focus on the Gaps, we are excited to acknowledge and underscore the contributions of these multifaceted, uniquely engaging, innovative and playful community institutions and how they are helping to narrow gaps in early childhood learning through focused, hands-on learning opportunities that are unique to children’s museums.
Please join us on Tuesday, July 23, from 12:30–2 p.m. ET, when we acknowledge the unique ability of children’s museums to help children take charge of their own learning as they engage with the interactive exhibits and hands-on play provided. Through immersive learning, children’s museums support a child’s curiosity and critical thinking skills. They can help children connect to the world around them and offer unique environments for quality family time. This session will unpack how these critical community resources work to “focus on the gaps.” By using playful learning concepts to provide important out-of-school opportunities for children and their families to grow and learn together, children’s museums contribute to an ecosystem of welcoming, accessible and affordable parent-centered support.
We hope you make time to join us as we engage with a team of expert leaders to explore and celebrate the essential contributions of children’s museums!
