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Giving Gratitude for an Artistic Childhood
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment arts education, dance, Gratitude, MAEIA, music, theatre, visual arts
This time of year asks us to pay attention to gratitude and the blessings we have received. In my years as an arts educator and advocate, and in my role as MAEIA blog editor, I...
Continue ReadingWhat Arts Educators Need to Know About Bargaining . . . and How that Translates into More Classroom Resources
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Bargaining, MEA
Editor’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...
Continue ReadingProfile in Learning: A Teaching Artist in the Classroom
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment teaching artist
Teaching artists (TA’s) play an important role in our community in activating artistry in others. They are working in schools, community centers, prisons, museums, libraries, hospital and care facilities. They are...
Continue ReadingSharing Days: Assessing Creativity through Producing Original Music
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment assessment, Michigan Arts Education
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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