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Harnessing the Power of Impact Networks to Elevate the Arts
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ~African Proverb While it has been in conversation and practice for over...
Continue ReadingStudent, Teacher or Both? Lessons Learned in the Discovery of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Best Practices for Effective, Organic Application
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Culturally Responsive Teaching
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a four part series by Nafeesah Symonette on the important topic of culturally responsive teaching. Be sure to check out her first post
Continue ReadingTake Good Care: A Letter from a Strong Supporter
Hi Everyone, It feels right to reach out personally to you all with a letter. In my role as the Fine Arts Consultant for Oakland Schools, I’ve conducted countless hours of professional development and...
Continue ReadingCreative Days: Teaching Creativity through Producing Original Music
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment instruction, Michigan Arts Education
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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