American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History , in partnership with the New York Hall of Science, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo, will build and support sustained professional development collaborations between museums and school districts. Through Urban Advantage, a network of museum and school district partnerships focused on improving middle school science education, the project will challenge museum and school district professional development providers to co-design and implement programs aligned with school and museum-based student learning outcomes and assessment measures. Products will include a leadership institute, technical assistance and tools, and national dissemination. The project will generate a new capacity in museum education that transforms professional programs and practices.