We Educate People About Education
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Your Baby's Amazing Brain
The exhibition, Your Baby’s Amazing Brain is a 48-foot, traveling, walk-thru, interactive mobile exhibition designed to showcase the importance of developing minds in babies, infants and toddlers from birth up to age 5. |
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What We Do
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Case by Case
MOTAL’s mission has always been to educate people about education, its history and the stories that allowed the educational system to become what it is today. However, the average museum visitor may wonder how we convey that mission and what we do to truly educate the masses. History can be experienced through both museum exhibits and community programs, both of which MOTAL proudly offers. Our past and future events, along with our exhibits and artifacts, tell captivating stories, including how our educational system was once plagued with prejudice and inequality. These ideas are explored through past programs, such as Smithsonian speaker Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs’ presentation, our Méndez, et al v. Westminster exhibit, and our upcoming presentation featuring former teacher and author Donna Judd.
One of our most recent presentations featured Smithsonian speaker Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs, who explored the importance of preserving Black history through education and storytelling. Rather than simply recounting historical events, she highlighted the lives and accomplishments of influential Black Americans while emphasizing why these stories deserve to be remembered and shared. Her presentation served as a reminder that education is not just about learning dates and facts but about understanding the people and experiences that have shaped our society. These ideas are reflected in a similar sense with our current Méndez, et al v. Westminster exhibit, which tells the story of how the landmark federal court case challenged the segregation of Mexican American students in Orange County. In this case, Gonzalo and Felicitas Méndez, along with four other families, sued multiple Orange County school districts after their children were denied admission to schools appointed for white children. The court ultimately ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny these children access to these schools, leading California to make the historically significant decision to end school segregation before much of the rest of the United States. The exhibit also encourages visitors to reflect on the impact this case had on education and how its effects can still be seen today. Currently, this vibrant exhibit sits in the formally United Federal Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles now knows as the Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez United States Courthouse. However, MOTAL also has future events regarding the story of segregation. One of our most notable upcoming presentations will feature retired educator and writer Donna Judd. She has written a wonderful book entitled, Race, Riot, and Romance: A Coed's Diary of James Meredith and the 1962 Ole Miss Riot, about attending school with James Meredith. Meredith was one of the most influential civil rights pioneers in American history. Through historical accounts and her personal experiences, Donna's book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in the fight for educational equality. Her presentation continues the conversations started by our previous programs and the Méndez, et al v. Westminster exhibit, reminding us that the history of education is best understood through the people who lived it. Whether it is through thought-provoking exhibits, engaging guest speakers, or the stories preserved within our artifacts, MOTAL remains committed to educating people about education and the history behind it. Every exhibit and event offers a new perspective on the people and moments that have shaped our educational system, granting visitors the opportunity to reflect on the past while gaining a greater appreciation for the present. We invite you to explore these stories for yourself and join us as we continue preserving and sharing the history of education for generations to come. Submitted by: Brandon Cheng We educate people about education.
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Your Baby's Amazing Brain 
The high-tech mobile museum
Your Baby's Amazing Brain 
MOTAL Creates Traveling Exhibitions
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The Grassroots Struggle for School Desegregation in California Traveling Exhibition 
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Two Roads, One Journey: Education in China and the U.S Traveling Exhibition 
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