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Education: Online Programs In 2013-2014, Ford’s Theatre distance learning programs served over 800 students in 25 learning centers in 16 states. “[The Virtual Field Trip program] is a great opportunity for my 8th graders to interact with experts in the field.” -Mike Albert, Walnut Park, CA In 2014, web visitors accessed education resources at www.fords.org almost 170,000 times. “[Investigation: Detective McDevitt] was a perfect combination for my students—it incorporated history, acting, forensics, and research, and my students were enchanted. No small task. The presenters were upbeat and interesting and highly interactive. I was thrilled for my students and look forward to other opportunities to do similar activities. Thank you so much!” -Barbara Gavin, Turner, ME Ford’s Theatre offers a range of dynamic learning resources at www.fords.org, including: a virtual tour of the museum galleries and the theatre; Explore Lincoln, which draws on the writings of scholars on our Advisory Council; Oratory Tips and Tricks that support our Oratory Fellows; and a host of videos that support in- and out-of-classroom learning. Our distance learning program received the highest possible ratings from 100% of participating educators. Left: Photo by Carolina Dulcey. Right: Ford’s Theatre photo © Maxwell MacKenzie. 9 | F O R D ’ S T H E AT R E