Exhibition Exploring Democracy Across America Opens June 16 in Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building (opens in new tab)

Smithsonian Names Maryland Educator Dr. Lynson Ablaza as Inaugural 2026 Educator Excellence Award RecipientFrostEG Mon., 06.08.2026 | 10:00 am The Smithsonian Institution has named Dr. Lynson Ablaza, a science educator at International High School at Largo in Prince George’s County, Maryland, as the inaugural recipient of its Smithsonian Educator Excellence Award.The annual Smithsonian Educator Excellence Award honors a PreK–12 educator who demonstrates exceptional instructional excellence, c...