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Making Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Real
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
I was first introduced to the world of the arts as a student at Detroit’s NE side Van Zile Elementary School. As a third grader, I walked into the music classroom of Mr. David...
Continue ReadingEmpowering Arts Education to Design an Anti-Racist World: Part 1
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Anti-racist, Black Lives Matter, Joni Starr, National Arts Education Association
Over my career as a theatre practitioner and educator, I have heard and also said many times that theatre is a reflection of the human condition. So wow! Now, in this time of civil turmoil...
Continue ReadingJoni Starr: Courageous Creativity – Everything is Waiting for You
Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment Courageous Creativity, creativity, dance, Joni Starr, MAEIA, music, theatre, visual arts
This is an unprecedented time. Our regular routine has been disrupted, human interactions are minimized and our relationship to the future has been compromised. The question is: Who do you choose to be in response?...
Continue ReadingElizabeth Andrews: “Why Are You Always So Happy?”
Elizabeth Andrews Leave a Comment arts classrooms, arts education, compassion, dance education, empathy, kindness, leadership, teaching, teaching arts
It is 8:00 in the morning. I left my house at 6:30 to drive over an hour in order to be ready when my less-than-exuberant high school students enter the dance studio. They are here for Dance...
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