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The editorial discusses the evolution of the Museum Education Roundtable and the Common Agenda for History Museums, highlighting their origins from discussions among museum education curators aimed at improving collaboration with educational institutions. It reflects on the significance of ongoing initiatives in museum education, including a new permanent section for book and exhibit reviews in the journal. The piece also emphasizes the need for a better understanding of the educational value museums provide to children and visitors, underscoring the importance of collective efforts among history museums.