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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 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 ReadingFrom the MAEIA community: Nicki Flinn
Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment arts assessment, dance education, Hope College, K-12 arts education, Nicki Flinn, standards, student growth, teacher effectiveness
My career in Dance Education started in the K-12 sector and advanced to higher education as I guide students into the field of Dance Education at Hope College. My experience with MAEIA over the last...
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...
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