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What Are the Essential Issues Facing Schools and Education?

I read today that the public puts Education right behind the economy and jobs as what concerns them. There are […]

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How to Create “Learners for Life?”

What better intent can any educator imagine than creating “life long learners” for any age level? The ideal is to […]

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TIPS TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING IN ARTS EDUCATION

Arts education is not arts and crafts. Arts and crafts may have a benefit for many–very useful for social/emotional wellness […]

April 3, 2012 5 2

Ready for Takeoff…It’s Launch Time! No More Excuses! Quality Education Only!

Okay!  We are ready. I am not listening to any more excuses. I don’t want to hear “This is not […]

April 2, 2012 2 2

HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE MATH SKILLS

Using music to improve math skills is such an obvious integration of the arts with academics. The fact that many […]

March 29, 2012 7 4

Why would we CENSOR Certain Works from Education? Stifle Critical Thinking?

I found this article quite disturbing. http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/19950269903/how-to-get-your-book-banned-in-arizona Article in the NY Times:http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/19/education/racial-lens-used-to-cull-curriculum-in-arizona.html?_r=1 How to get your book banned in Arizona? […]

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HOW TO ALIGN Arts Curriculum to BENEFIT Student Achievement and Social/Emotional Wellness?

Why is Curriculum Alignment Important? The guaranteed and viable curriculum is important for students so that all students have the […]

March 27, 2012 2

Can Trayvon Martin be a “TIPPING POINT?”

Racism is awful. It is sad, and unfortunately it is everywhere. We create preconceived ideas about someone based on their […]

March 25, 2012 0

Thinking about Educational Budget Cuts . . . . SERIOUSLY?

I TRY TO REMAIN OPEN-MINDED. I have my political affiliations and I believe in my viewpoint, but I am never […]

March 23, 2012 0 2

How Do Teachers Teach Self-Discipline?

I love this photo! Not only do I relate to the discipline shown in this picture, but I believe the […]

March 22, 2012 0 3

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