Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, based in Fort Scott, Kansas, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
Fort Scott, Kansas, United States
Opportunities from Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
ARTEFFECT International Student Art Competition
by Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
A global art competition for students in grades 6-12 to create artwork celebrating 'Unsung Heroes' and win cash prizes up to $6,000.
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About
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes is an international non-profit organization that provides unique project-based learning opportunities for students and educators worldwide, including in India. The center's core mission is to discover, develop, and share the stories of individuals who have made a profound positive impact on history but are not widely recognized. LMC utilizes an engaging, project-based learning approach to help students from grades 4-12 and educators unearth these important narratives. This methodology fosters critical thinking, primary source research, and creative storytelling skills, empowering students to see themselves as agents of positive change. The programs are designed to teach respect and understanding among all people. Key international initiatives include the LMC Fellowship Program for educator professional development, and student competitions like the Discovery Award and The ARTEFFECT Project. These globally accessible programs encourage the creation of documentaries, performances, websites, and art exhibits that celebrate unsung heroes. The center's work has reached over three million students across thousands of schools globally, demonstrating that one person has the power to make a significant impact. By championing unsung heroes, LMC offers inspiring role models and shows that anyone can 'repair the world'.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- LMC Fellowship Program
- Discovery Award Competition
- ARTEFFECT Competition
- Unsung Heroes Projects
- Project-Based Learning Guides
- LMC Europe
Achievements
- Reached over 3 million students in more than 10,000 schools globally.
- Established a Hall of Unsung Heroes with multimedia exhibits in Fort Scott, Kansas.
- Inspired the award-winning book and film "Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project".
- Fellowship program hosts elite educators from around the world for professional development.
Leadership
- Lowell Milken, Founder (Milken Family Foundation)
- Norm Conard, Chief Executive Officer (Lowell Milken Center)
- Megan Felt, Program Director (Lowell Milken Center)
- Dr. Jane Foley, Senior Advisor (Milken Educator Awards)
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- Where is Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes based?
- Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is based in Fort Scott, Kansas. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 2007
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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