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...

Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment dance, MAEIA, music, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, theatre, visual arts

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth and final post in Heather’s wonderful series, ...

Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment Americans for the Arts, Arts Advocacy, arts education, artsedweek, becauseofartsed, impact of the arts

Have you heard? It is National Arts Education Week!  September 11-17, 2016. The National Arts Education Week page on the Americans for the Arts website offers three...

Cathy DePentu Leave a Comment arts education, Cathy DePentu, dance, MAEIA, MAEIA Leadership Fellows, music, professional learning, Professional Learning Community, school year, theatre, visual arts

I have been in school for 58 of my 63 years. Granted, I’ve switched roles a few times and moved back and forth from the front of the room to behind a desk (...