Guajardo: How the Museum of South Texas History can help area school districts

EDINBURG, Texas - Francisco Guajardo, CEO of the Museum of South Texas History, says there is plenty of data to show that working families do not have enough exposure to museums.“Not only our museum, but with museums across the board, families, especially working families, you know, working-class families, just do not have enough exposure to the museum,” Guajardo told the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service.“I don't think it's an issue of access because the museum is very accessible. But it's more an issue of awareness, of awareness of what that place is, an awareness of how that plays can enhance your life.”The Guardian interviewed Guajardo at an open day at the museum, held by Vanguard Academy for the families of its students. In the interview, he said both Vanguard and Edinburg CISD are utilizing the museum's assets in an excellent way. And, he said, his museum can comfortably ramp up capacity to partner with any and all other school districts in the region.Editor's Note: To read the full story go to the Rio Grande Guardian website.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.