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Educational Programs 2019-2020 www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/education Little Rock, Arkansas • 501-374-4242 OFFICEO OFFFICE OF WILLIAMWILLIAM JEFFERSON JEFFERSON CLINTON CLINTON WWelcomeWWelcome to the to Clinton the Clinton Presidential Presidential Center. Center. Dear Friend, For moreFor more than than11 years, 11 years, the Clinton the Clinton Center Center has worked has worked with withpartners partners like you to create world-class educational programming that engages like youMore to createand more world every-class day, I’meducational reminded thatprogramming the opportunities that engagesI everyevery audience,have beenaudience, given from throughoutfrom kindergarteners kindergarteners my life are to largelylifelong to lifelong the learners. product learners. of Together, the Together, we haveweteachers haveencouraged andencouraged mentors more I morehad than growing than310,000 310,000 up hereschool in school Arkansas. childre children Because to learnn to of learn more more aboutabout theirtheir efforts, theircountry, country, I had the the importance the encouragement importance of civicand of support civicengagement, engagement, I needed the to reachrole the ofrole of the Presidency,thefar Presidency,beyond andmy grasp. soand much Atso themuch more. 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I I that I wanted it to be a place where students and teachers from all still rememberstill remember my teachers my teachers and oftenand often think think about about what what I learned I learned from from them, them, and theand experience the experience andacross inspiration our state and they beyond provided could me. come And together I know to learn, you listen,are making and the same impact. Every day, you are and inspirationtake action theyto address provided some ofme. our And world’s I know most pressingyou are challenges.making the same impact. Every day, you are shapingshaping young young lives, lives, opening opening doors, doors, and firingand firing the minds the minds of our of next our nextgeneration generation of great of great thinkers thinkers and leaders.andFrom leaders. exhibit Your Your toursdevotion designeddevotion is a for profound is pre-K a profound students, investment investment to a one-of-kind in our in shared our executive shared future, leadership future, and Iprogramand am Igrateful am for grateful for for your yourservice.mid-career service. professionals, to special lectures for students of all ages, the educational programs at the Clinton Center are designed to encourage learning across a lifetime. The Clinton Center staff and I I hopeI hope you you willyou will cwillontinue use c ontinuethese to resources use to the use as Clinton thean extension Clinton Center’s ofCenter’s your educational classroom. educational resources; resources; it was it builtwas builtspecifically specifically for youfor andyou yourand yourstudents. students. Thanks Thanks again again for all for that all youthat doyou for do our for young our young people, people, and bestand wishesbest wishes for a forgreatHillary a great school and school I remainyear. year. profoundly grateful for your unwavering commitment to our students, our schools, and our community, and we send our best wishes for a wonderful school year. Sincerely,Sincerely, Sincerely, Bill Clinton Bill ClintonBill42nd Clinton President of the United States 42nd42nd PresidentFounder, President Clinton of the of Foundation United the United States States Founder,Founder, Clinton Clinton Foundation Foundation 2 Clinton Presidential Center Educational Programs 1200 President Clinton Avenue • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501.374.4242 • www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/education The Clinton Foundation works together with partners across the United States and around the world to create economic opportunity, improve public health, and inspire civic engagement and service. OFFICE OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON WWelcome to the Clinton Presidential Center. Table of Contents For more than 11 years, the Clinton Center has worked with partners like you to create world-class educational programming that engages every audience, from kindergarteners to lifelong learners. Together, we have encouraged more than 310,000 school children to learn more Permanent Exhibits .............................................................................................................2 about their country, the importance of civic engagement, the role of the Presidency, and so much more. Thank you for all you have done— Temporary Exhibits ..............................................................................................................4 and continue to do—for the Clinton Center, for our community, and most importantly, for our children. Pre-K-Second Grades...........................................................................................................6 Third-Fifth Grades ................................................................................................................9 The lessons that come from great teachers stay with us long after students leave the classroom. I still remember my teachers and often think about what I learned from them, and the experience Sixth-Eighth Grades ...........................................................................................................11 and inspiration they provided me. And I know you are making the same impact. Every day, you are shaping young lives, opening doors, and firing the minds of our next generation of great thinkers Ninth-Twelfth Grades ........................................................................................................15 and leaders. Your devotion is a profound investment in our shared future, and I am grateful for your service. Additional Special Events & Programs ............................................................................23 I hope you will continue to use the Clinton Center’s educational resources; it was built specifically Educator Workshops .........................................................................................................28 for you and your students. Thanks again for all that you do for our young people, and best wishes School Group Tour Information .......................................................................................31 for a great school year. Sincerely, Educational Standards Bill Clinton The Clinton Center’s permanent and temporary exhibits and programs provide 42nd President of the United States educators and students with a multidisciplinary learning experience. You can find lesson Founder, Clinton Foundation plans based on approved educational standards, as well as professional development resources, at www.clintonfoundation.org/cpceducation. The Clinton Presidential Center provides year-round educational and cultural 3 To scheduleopportunities your FREE school that tour, reflect book online Presidentat www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/education Clinton’s lifetime commitme or call 501.748.0419.nt to advancing For moreopportunity information about for the everybody, Clinton Center’s educationalinstilling pro responsibilitygrams and events, please throughout contact our educational our society, programs and staff: Nate Thomas - phone: 501.748.0520 email: [email protected] or Kathleen Pate - phone:cultivating 501.244.2704 email: a sense [email protected] of communityov within our great nation. Permanent Exhibits Permanent Exhibits Biography The Campaign Policy Alcoves In this exhibit, visitors will This exhibit gives visitors a This multimedia exhibit venture through the phases virtual ticket to the 1991-92 features 14 topic-based of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s campaign trail where then- alcoves that present youth and catch a glimpse Governor Bill Clinton traveled the significant policy into his campaigns for the country and introduced challenges facing the Clinton Congress, Attorney General, voters to his vision for Administration. The alcoves and Governor. America. are filled with historical documents, photographs, videos, and artifacts. Timeline Cabinet Room Oval Office This exhibit puts the Clinton A reconstruction of the White A full-scale replica of the Administration in historical House Cabinet Room allows Oval Office displays the room perspective, presenting key visitors to see the process and its furnishings as they international, domestic, and of critical decision making appeared during the Clinton economic events. and the organization of the Administration. A class White House staff and the photograph inside the Oval Cabinet during the Clinton Office will be available after Administration. the tour for an additional fee. 2 Clinton Presidential Center Educational Programs 1200 President Clinton Avenue • Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501.374.4242 • www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/education Permanent Exhibits Life in the White Little Rock Nine The Work Continues House Congressional
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