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Acceptance vs. Assimilation: A Mindset Shift for Arts Education
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Acceptance, Assimilation, Mindset
In my current work as an administrator and instructor for arts programming for people with disabilities, I am constantly researching similar programs across the continent, trying to determine what best practices exist in my field. (...
Continue ReadingLiving an Artistic Life
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Living an Artistic Life, Michigan Arts and Cultural Council
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?...
Continue ReadingMAEIA: Looking Forward into 2023
The arts lead us to our preferred future Now in my fourth decade of education, and as an educator experienced in curriculum and assessment development projects for every subject area (except...
Continue ReadingArtistry as Gratitude
wpengine Leave a Comment Gratitude
At this time of year in particular, we pause for the practice of gratitude. We assess our lives through the question, “What am I grateful for?” My answer often includes creativity, the ability to see...
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