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By Maria Giulia Voltini, Natalie Williams, and Mary Anne UlleryThe Museum Playful Learning Collective (MPLC), led by Miami Children’s Museum, is redefining education by integrating classrooms into museum spaces, creating immersive and engaging learning experiences. With 17 museum schools across 11 states, including notable partners...

How NAEYC is Embracing Museum Spaces as Educational InstitutionsBy Natalie Williams, Director of Education, Miami Children’s Museum & NAEYC Affiliate Council MemberNAEYC defines DAP as learning that promotes active, hands-on exploration and supports children’s growth across developmental domains. These practices align seamlessly with the experiences...

Shaping the Future of Early Childhood EducationBy Deborah Spiegelman, CEO and Executive Director at Miami Children’s MuseumThe American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has launched the Museum Playful Learning Collective, an initiative aimed at transforming early childhood education through engaging, play-based learning in museums. Partnering with...