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The Federal Government in Your Arts Classroom
Originally posted in October 2020 With the 2020 election around the corner, it’s getting harder and harder to remember how the government is supposed to
Is music education on the decline?
Music educators are frequently defending their programs from budget cuts, space constrictions, and total annihilation. While this feels like an all-encompassing panic attack for a
More than demographics: Knowing your students as complex people
When I was in seventh grade home-ec class, our teacher asked us “Who are you?” Most of us attempted answers like, “I’m a seventh grader…”
Don’t Dream It… Be It! Systemic Support for Music Teachers
Music teachers often feel like they never have “enough.” Enough space, time, money, instruments…It quickly morphs into feeling like you don’t have enough dignity or
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy is NOT a classroom management technique
You’ve probably heard the term “culturally responsive pedagogy” or “culturally relevant pedagogy” by now. Maybe you know a little about it, or you’re curious about
How to Get More Expressive Performances
How do you get your students to SHOW their expression in their performance? Being expressive is a very personal journey. Some professionals remain very stone-faced,
The Federal Government in Your Arts Classroom
Originally posted in October 2020 With the 2020 election around the corner, it’s getting harder and harder to remember how the government is supposed to
Is music education on the decline?
Music educators are frequently defending their programs from budget cuts, space constrictions, and total annihilation. While this feels like an all-encompassing panic attack for a
More than demographics: Knowing your students as complex people
When I was in seventh grade home-ec class, our teacher asked us “Who are you?” Most of us attempted answers like, “I’m a seventh grader…”
Don’t Dream It… Be It! Systemic Support for Music Teachers
Music teachers often feel like they never have “enough.” Enough space, time, money, instruments…It quickly morphs into feeling like you don’t have enough dignity or
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy is NOT a classroom management technique
You’ve probably heard the term “culturally responsive pedagogy” or “culturally relevant pedagogy” by now. Maybe you know a little about it, or you’re curious about
How to Get More Expressive Performances
How do you get your students to SHOW their expression in their performance? Being expressive is a very personal journey. Some professionals remain very stone-faced,