Education/Programs

THE RONYA KOZMETSKY INSTITUTE FOR THE FUTURE

"Technology is a great friend to women. It will allow women to change the way we do business and raise our children in the next century." Ronya Kozmetsky

The educational heartbeat of The Women's Museum™ is the Institute for the Future, named for Ronya Kozmetsky in honor of her long history of helping women and girls. The Institute offers hands-on computer-based programs in a fun and interesting environment. In addition to activities in the computer lab, educational offerings include lectures, films, tours and teacher and school programs.

GIRLS' PROGRAMMING

Under the Institute for the Future, the Women's Museum will offer a series of programs, workshops, and enrichment activities designed to help adolescent girls from 11-17 develop and sustain a strong sense of self.

CURRENT GIRLS' PROGRAMMING

Environmental Leadership Program
A collaborative effort between The Women's Museum and the Texas Discovery Gardens, the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) works to help students understand and take responsibility for issues in environmental and leadership studies.

L.A.D.D.E.R.S.
Leadership Attributes to Develop Diplomacy, Ethics, Respect & Self-Esteem The L.A.D.D.E.R.S. program is designed as an initiative to help adolescent girls prepare for college and to help them develop the attributes & characteristics needed for leadership. This institute will incorporate science, technology, engineering and math concepts to prepare young women for future successes.
Application deadline: June 1, 2009

Summer Enrichment Camps
Each summer, the Institute for the Future offers summer enrichment activities open to all girls in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area.

http://www.thewomensmuseum.org/womens_museum/education/EDU_ladders.asp
UPDATE: The deadline for L.A.D.D.E.R.S. applications is June 1st.

http://www.thewomensmuseum.org/womens_museum/education/EDU_child_activities.asp

The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future offers a variety of programs to engage our younger visitors. Check out what is going on and join us for an entertaining and educational day learning about the women of our past and inspiring action for the future!

Children’s Reading Corner -- Reading is an integral part of a child's development and education.  The Women's Museum is a great place for young children to come and explore women's stories through  reading corner titled Once Upon a time in Women's History...  We will select books that reflect current exhibits, holidays, famous women, and current affairs.

ImagiStation – Children and families are invited to visit the ImagiStation on our 1st floor for special hands-on activities that help young visitors learn more about the themes & concepts presented within the Museum's exhibits.

Dallas Puppet Theatre performances at The Women’s Museum.
Click here for schedule!

http://www.thewomensmuseum.org/womens_museum/education/EDU_child_reading.asp

May - "Celebrating Asian Heritage Month" Wednesday, May 27, 2009 & Saturday, May 30, 2009, “Japanese Children’s Favorite Stories” by Florence Sakade and illustrated by Yoshisuke Kurosaki and "Sitti's Secrets", by Naomi Shihab Nye

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