Archive for arts education

Kudos to Bay View and Mission Hill

We should be quick to pat on the backs of all those individuals in the Bay View community who fought the fight and showed their interest and »»


A Love Letter

Dear Arts,

We have been together since I was a a little girl. The memories and lessons have shaped who I am today. Like the time I was »»


Recharge Time: Sprinkles of Art

I recently came across a very interesting bit of information. Our U.S. Congress has one hour in their schedules each day titled ‘Recharge Time.’  What that means »»


Believe in the Arts for Our Youth? Join the a.r.t. Twitter Party!

a.r.t. tuesday tweet chat!
Starting January 8, Tuesday evenings will be the a.r.t. tweet chat. All classroom teachers, arts specialists, community arts educators, parents, and administrators are encouraged »»


We are giddy & ready, 2013!

 

As most educators, my TO DO list is quite long. So sometime, I admit, the thought of writing the monthly blog can hang heavily over my head. »»


Stealing from Oprah: What I Know

 

After Friday’s horrific act of violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, I struggle to find the words. Without sounding cliche, I will find inspiration from »»


Move Over Bubble Tests: Five Point Plan With Students in Mind

I feel myself on edge these days, maybe even angry, when I read anything education-related.  Whether it be from social media, an old school newspaper, or even »»


Cuts, Cuts, and More Cuts. Enough.

The new school year has begun.  Fresh notebooks and never-been-used markers are welcoming and well… those little things just make an educator happy. Yet, the beginning of »»


Sir Ken’s Creativity

Sir Ken Robinson spoke on the UW-Madison campus on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
His definition of creativity and its importance is eye opening!

Some of the highlights of the »»