NJ students will be able to visit 9/11 Memorial & Museum for free, Murphy announces
New Jersey schools will be able to send students on field trips to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan thanks to a public-private initiative.
The program will fund both in-person and virtual field trips as part of a collaboration among the state, the museum and the Wilf Family Foundations.
The new public-private initiative will fund student visits to the museum at no cost in an effort to expand access to 9/11 education.
There will be self-guided school visits for students in grades three to 12 to help teachers engage them in age-appropriate lessons about the historical significance of 9/11, the stories of those who were killed, the heroism of those who responded and rebuilt, and the values of resilience, empathy and civic responsibility.
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'The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks left a profound mark on New Jersey families, and the memory of that painful day remains as important as ever,' Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. 'For so many of us — whether we watched on television, from across the Hudson River, or the streets of lower Manhattan — we will never forget the events of 9/11. Now, there is a whole generation for whom 9/11 is just images on TV or in a history book. These field trips will ensure our students understand what happened on 9/11 and its connection to our communities, helping them to navigate the challenges of today's world with knowledge and empathy.'
New companion resources created with support from the Wilf Family Foundations will complement the experience.
'The effects of 9/11 reached far beyond New York City, impacting families across New Jersey and the tri-state area,' said Zygi Wilf of the foundation. 'We are proud to support helping New Jersey students experience the museum for free so that a new generation can understand the history and never forget the lessons of that day, helping to preserve the memory of those killed while fostering a deeper understanding of our shared past.'
It is unclear whether the program will include transportation expenses for schools interested in visiting the museum.
Katie Sobko covers the New Jersey Statehouse. Email: sobko@northjersey.com
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ students can visit 9/11 Memorial & Museum for free
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