Scottish museum incorporated into curriculum in US schools
A SCOTTISH museum has developed ties with schools in a US state, it has emerged.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland museum in Galashiels has been officially incorporated into the school curriculum in Wisconsin.
This is regarded as a 'significant milestone in our international outreach' and as part of the partnership the museum will receive three visits per year from students and educators.
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One of the Wisconsin visitors left feedback to say: 'This exhibit was the best visual representation of Scotland that I have seen since my arrival. It allowed me to understand Scottish history better than any book or documentary.'
The link-up was welcomed by Councillor Euan Jardine, the leader of Scottish Borders Council, at a meeting of the External Services/Providers Monitoring Group.
Jardine, Scottish Conservatives councillor for Galashiels & District, said: 'I think the Wisconsin link is great news and it's the first I've heard of it and I just wonder if there is anyway we could tie into Wisconsin on a sporting theme.
'Wisconsin is the home of the Green Bay Packers football team. Is that something we could be bringing into the schools?'
In response, Graham McMurdo, strategic programme manager at Live Borders said: 'Yes, if that link is there well why not maximise the benefit of that.'
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