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Margaret Thiele: Having Fun with the MAEIA Assessments
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Last year I participated in the field-testing for the MAEIA Assessments for elementary music. In that role my focus was on the assessments themselves, the length of time it took to administer them, if they...
Continue ReadingThe Music Education, COVID-19 Roller Coaster Ride!
Cathy DePentu Leave a Comment Cathy DePentu, COVID-19, DePentu, MAEIA, music, virtual learning
So, let’s do a quick recap of the last eight months…I am Director of Orchestras for the Plymouth Canton Community Schools. I teach at “The Park,” a sprawling campus...
Continue ReadingMAEIA on the Move: Making Connections at the Michigan Music Conference
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The 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference was held Jan. 19-21, 2023 in Grand Rapids and I was excited to attend. The Michigan Music Conference features school ensemble concerts, performances from...
Continue ReadingBuilding a Foundation for Interdisciplinary K-12 Arts Education: A Teacher Educator’s Perspective
Arts integration is often framed as a panacea of curriculum integration, a highly effective means of instructional differentiation, and a strong argument for supporting arts education in K-12 schooling. What is less discussed is how...
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