Everyone who knows me and has read anything in this blog knows that I believe the arts are as important […]
Archive for May 2012
WE NEED THE ARTS!
Every once in a while I remind myself about what the arts teach. This way of learning is integrated so […]
IT’S TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK–THANKS TO THOSE WHO INSPIRE
Thanks to Charles Blow for his column this past weekend (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/05/opinion/blow-teaching-me-about-teaching.html?smid=pl-share) to remind me that this week is teacher appreciation […]
More on Using the Arts to Improve Critical Thinking Skills
{EAV:f78492e7939f89ba} “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious—the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true […]
Why Is There a Disconnect for Girls and STEM Education in Middle School?
This subject evokes a strong reaction in me and it is one for which I have and will fight for […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 