Editor’s Note: This is an encore posting which was originally published on March 11, 2022. At the time Emily was the Manager of Creative Experiences at Peckham, Inc. Peckham, Inc. is a vocational rehabilitation non-profit...
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In this series of 4 blog posts, I will share ideas inspired by MAEIA assessments for arts curriculum integration across K-12 school subjects and grade levels. These arts integration ideas are intended to foster interconnection across...
Continue ReadingIn this series of 4 blog posts, I will share ideas inspired by MAEIA assessments for arts curriculum integration across K-12 school subjects. These arts integration ideas are intended...
Continue ReadingProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs) are nothing new. Many schools build in time, processes, and procedures to ensure their teachers are using PLCs as a part of their pathway to build themselves within the profession and...
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MAEIA is thrilled to announce a deepened collaboration with our statewide partners. This fall, with support from Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Arts and Culture Council, MAEIA will launch a new arts education survey...
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Assessing creative work should focus on encouraging and supporting your student’s growth and development as a young artist. It is important to distinguish between the reflective, constructive criticism of the actual work a student...
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For the past 17 years, as a main component of our yearly music curriculum, I have been producing original music with K-12 students. By providing the tools, the time, and the guidance for students to create...
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Editor’s Note: As arts educators we often wonder about the long term impact of our teaching. When they have left us, do our students grow into or out of their artistry and creativity?...
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Each spring after the close of the school year, our statewide community of arts education stakeholders gathers to...
Continue ReadingEditor’s Note: Sometimes we like to repost popular blog articles. We refer to them as ‘evergreen’ and Chad’s insight here is definitely worth sharing again. This blog was first published in August...
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