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Creative 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...
Continue ReadingMAEIA: Looking Forward
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment dance, Kathy Dewsbury-White, Looking Forward, MAEIA, music, theatre, visual arts
This is part two of a two-part series that looks back and looks forward at the purposes and achievements of the Michigan Arts Education Instruction & Assessment (MAEIA) project. Check out
Continue ReadingNational Dance Education Organization Conference
Heather Vaughan-Southard Leave a Comment dance education, national dance education organization, NDEO
This year's NDEO conference was held in Washington, D.C. with the theme of advocacy through dance. Presenting on the MAEIA resources and model assessments were Nicki Flinn and Heather Vaughan-Southard. Most participants were curious...
Continue ReadingActivating Artistry in Individuals and Communities: The Role of the Teaching Artist and MI Creative Potential
“Everyone brims with artistry. There is an entire profession dedicated to activating people’s artistry for a range of purposes – Teaching Artists. These professionals know how...
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