In Support of the Creative Arts
When considering participation in the arts as a part of a well-rounded education for students in elementary through high school, several considerations need to be […]
Advocacy
Music Education and 21st Century Skills
To quote the author Robert Fulghum, “All I ever really needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” I would add, “All I ever really needed […]
Students and Faculty—Stronger Together
Music teachers seldom anticipate the opportunities that may come through students. Harnessing the passion and enthusiasm of our collegiate students to the experience and resources […]
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and What It Means for Music and Arts Education
What is it? A brief background In December of 2015, with bi-partisan support, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) thereby […]
Advocacy for Kansas Music Education
Advocacy for music education, for your music program, has always been an important component of our jobs as music teachers. Stakeholders in our communities (children, […]
An Overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act: Implications for Music Teachers
Matthew Borek, University of Illinois With the signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)[1], the era of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was ushered […]
