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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Fort Scott, Kansas, United States

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

Milken Family Foundation

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.

Opportunities from Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Competition

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.

👶For children ages 11–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Artistic Expression

Quick Facts

Type
Educational NGO
Founded
2007
Opportunities
6

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