by Tim Dawson | Feb 26, 2018 | Music Truths
An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. ~ Broh, B. A. (2002). Linking extracurricular programming to academic...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 22, 2018 | Music Truths
“A broad education in the arts helps give children a better understanding of their world…We need students who are culturally literate as well as math and science literate.” ~ Paul Ostergard, Vice President, Citicorp
by Tim Dawson | Feb 20, 2018 | Tips
This week’s spotlight tip is from Rob Shaver at Tipton Middle School. Rob talks about how he handles today’s challenges and how he adapts to different situations in the classroom. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight!...
by Tim Dawson | Feb 19, 2018 | Music Truths
Children from “arts-rich” public schools score higher on expression, risk-taking, creativity-imagination, cooperative learning, and academic self-concept than children in “arts-poor” systems. ~ “Learning In and Through the Arts: The Question of Transfer,” Judith M....
by Tim Dawson | Feb 13, 2018 | Tips
On today’s Director Spotlight Tip, Mr. Rob Shaver from Tipton Middle School talks with us about having student teachers in the classroom. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy this segment from the Director Spotlight!
