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Music, Math, & The Mind

Music, Math, & The Mind


Technology in Elementary Art Class.

Technology in Elementary Art Class.


After over a year of distance learning, my art teaching practice has changed dramatically. I found new and exciting ways…

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Teaching Should Not Be A Solo Act.

Teaching Should Not Be A Solo Act.


Last year during our Extemporaneous Speech presentation, one student went awry. This student walked to the front looking super confident,…

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Music Class: A Note-worthy Adventure

Music Class: A Note-worthy Adventure


Guest post by Patrick Nearing   Last spring, my students and I had our first concert together. I was so proud of…

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Why You Should Consider Allowing Cell Phone Use in Your Middle School Music Classroom

Why You Should Consider Allowing Cell Phone Use in Your Middle School Music Classroom


The bell rings and the students amble into the room. You stand at your post, greeting your middle schoolers, and…

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A Time Filler Triumph

A Time Filler Triumph


This article is dedicated to my esteemed colleagues who, like myself, belong to the Band Directors Facebook Group. This is…

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