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Acceptance vs. Assimilation: A Mindset Shift for Arts Educators
Editor’s Note: This is an encore posting which was originally published on March 11, 2022. At the time Emily was the Manager of Creative Experiences at Peckham, Inc. Peckham, Inc. is a vocational rehabilitation non-profit...
Continue ReadingCathy DePentu: Excited and Engaged in Teaching After 35 Years!
Cathy DePentu Leave a Comment Cathy DePentu, data collection, differentiated instruction, Leadership Fellow, M.T421, music education, orchestra, performance critique, professional learning
Thirty-five years ago a guidance counselor asked me, “Why should we schedule a student all four years in Orchestra? Aren’t students just repeating the same class?” I attempted to explain that students continue to...
Continue ReadingResetting a Passion for Advocacy
As President Elect for the Michigan Art Education Association I recognize that advocating is at the forefront of the work. It is also an important part of being...
Continue ReadingCelebrating Youth Art Month with Student Voices
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Student Voice, Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March that emphasizes the value of art education for all children and encourages support for quality school...
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