What is art? How do you define it? Can you define it? Is there art everywhere? This […]
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STEAM: Enabling the Engineering Habits of Mind through CREATIVITY
A week does not pass that I don’t receive an inquiry or two about STEAM. What is it? How do […]
ARE WE MISSING THE STEAM BOAT?
I just finished reading a very important article from SLATE writer and Future Tense researcher, Anna Feldman. It is HERE. This article is important as it […]
STEM is MORE than Science!!
My brain has been on fire about this subject. It doesn’t have to be STE[a]M and it isn’t just STEM. […]
Does Pink Inspire or Reinforce Stereotypes?
I have been thinking about the “pink” thing for a long time. I don’t like pink, never really have. I […]
Thoughts about what comprises a VALUE ADDED STEM Education: Use Growth Mindset and Divergent Thinking
STEM […]
Why do I think creativity is so important ?
Everyone is talking about the importance of creativity. I have no argument with this as I believe it is incredibly […]
Is it Brave To Be Creative?
When I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and began to embark on a performance career, I went […]
ART V. ARTS and CRAFTS
It is a constant discussion. It is therapeutic for children (adults too) to make things. Yes, it can be a […]
My Take on the “EDGE EFFECT”
Recently I listened to renown cellist Yo-Yo Ma give the Nancy Hanks lecture for The Arts and Public Policy […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 