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Public Education

The public education program consists of the society's Public Education Committee (PEC), its Manager of Education and Outreach, and its Network of State and Provincial Archaeology Education Coordinators. These three arms of the education program work together to develop, produce, and distribute informational and educational materials to the public.

SAA's Public Education Committee was formed in 1990 to reach larger audiences through projects that promote understanding of and respect for other cultures and encourage preservation of heritage resources. Members of the committee work to bring these messages to classrooms, to archaeological parks, museum sites, and other forums. The committee conducts workshops, sponsors public programs, and maintains a network of archaeologists willing to act as resources for teachers.

The resources in this section will provide the public, educators, and archaeologists with information on how to incorporate archaeology into every day lessons, and current news, programs, and activities.