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Elephant Trails exhibition opens at National Zoological Park

Elephant Trails exhibition opens at National Zoological Park

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the completion of Phase I of Elephant Trails, an innovative and expanded home for Asian elephants, on Sept. 2. Phase I has four elements: a new elephant barn, two new outdoor yards, the Elephant Exercise Trek and The Homer and Martha Gudelsky Elephant Outpost. The Zoo’s goal is to ensure [...] [...more]

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NSRC to receive $25 million Investing in Innovation grant from U.S. Department of Education

NSRC to receive $25 million Investing in Innovation grant from U.S. Department of Education

The funding will allow the National Science Resources Center to validate its LASER (Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform) Model. LASER, a systemic approach to reform, is a set of processes and strategies designed to help state, district and school leadership teams effectively implement and sustain high-quality science education for elementary, middle and secondary school students. [...more]

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Modern African basketry joins anthropology collections of National Museum of Natural History

Modern African basketry joins anthropology collections of National Museum of Natural History

Basket making by Botswana women has a long history and it continues to be a robust craft tradition. Over the past three decades it has become increasingly well known in the international craft market. [...more]

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