Why STEM? (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Why are they in a group? Should they be integrated with other core […]
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CREATIVITY — Engaging the Right Brain
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones […]
Integrated Lessons from Earth Day
A perfect opportunity to teach about the earth and all of its offerings and at the same time, teach about […]
What Does Blended Learning Look Like?
Photo: Wikipedia Answer the following Question: Blended Learning __________________. a) Uses technology as an part of the classroom learning, and […]
The Benefits of Professional Learning Communities in the Arts
Professional Learning Communities have been around for a while. At this time, the needs of the 21st Century Education for […]
More on the Common Core Standards
The Common Core Standards seem to be a hot button issue for which there is no middle ground. You are […]
Let Harold Light the Way–Dare to Dream
Discovery and Innovation. This book was written in 1955. I love this book. There are others in the series and […]
Arts Education Not in Peril? REALLY? For whom?
The National Center for Education Statistics released a report earlier this month regarding the state of arts education and its […]
Should The Arts Have Accountability? What Comprises A Good Assessment?
How do we address the vague nature of the arts in assessments? Inherently, the arts in all forms are creative […]
Should We End Social Promotion?
All children have potential and value! They need to learn to be able to become who they are meant to […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 