An Alliance of Spirit Museum & School Partnerships by Kim Fortney, BeverlySheppard Paperback, 146 Pages, Published 2011 by American Association Of Museums ISBN-13: 978-0-8389-1123-5, ISBN: 0-8389-1123-4
"The classic text on how to build successful partnerships between museums and schools. An Alliance of Spirit: Museum and School Partnerships, edited by Kim Fortney and Beverly Sheppard, brings together the latest thinking and instructive case studies on how museums and schools can better understand each other's goals as they work together to provide school children the most inspiring educational experience possible inside the museum. Inc ..."
"The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for imple ..."
"This the classic text on how to build successful partnerships between museums and schools. An Alliance of Spirit: Museum and School Partnerships, edited by Kim Fortney and Beverly Sheppard, brings together the latest thinking and instructive case studies on how museums and schools can better understand each other's goals as they work together to provide school children the most inspiring educational experience possible inside the museum ..."
"The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for imple ..."
"Museum educators and school teachers met for three workshops on establishing closer working relations between schools and museums. Each partner's expectations of the other, learning theories in museums, field trips, outreach projects, community as classroom, and cultural diversity constitute the core contents of the book. An appendix includes an array of successful program materials used by museums in Pennsylvania. "
"The State of Oregon awarded $6.36 million in state-serviced bonds to the
construction project. These funds were matched, beyond the requirement,
through a combination of grants, estate gifts and contributions from more than
750 individual donors. The single largest private gift came from Portland
philanthropist and cultural leader Jordan D. Schnitzer. In recognition of his
generosity, the new building will be officially recognized ..."
Reflections on Becoming(1st Edition) 15 Literature Based Units for the Young Adolescent by Beverly D. Stratton, Ronnie L. Sheppard Paperback, 97 Pages, Published 1993 by Natl Middle School Assn ISBN-13: 978-1-56090-077-1, ISBN: 1-56090-077-6