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Art IS Education: Awakening Imagination throughout Alameda County
By Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools Art IS Education – Now more than ever, it is important to reflect on the impact of creativity and innovation in our schools and communities. In a time of scarce resources, it … Continue reading
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Pushing the Boundries by Educating the Whole Child
The following text is from a conversation by Peralta Elementary School artists and teachers Calvert Hand, Pam Lucker, Trena Noval, Ellen Oppenheimer and Kelly Rozario, on April 1st, 2009, in response to the question: What skills, perspectives, values, and understandings … Continue reading
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Perspectives, Passions, Understandings
By Alex Kwon 12th Grade, Washington High School, Fremont CA In this ever-changing world, the demands of the art and educational community are also evolving. But more than utilizing new technology, we need to rethink traditional values to meet the … Continue reading
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The Power of Arts Learning
By Rosette Costello Principal, Peralta Elementary School How do we educate children to be curious, compassionate and confident that their very presence in this world makes a difference? How do we educate children to problem solve, to think creatively and … Continue reading
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Sparking Creativity for Problem Solving
By Amana Harris Associate Director, Attitudinal Healing Connection In order for educational success, young people need a society that nurtures and cultivates with the belief that there are enough resources for everyone to be safe, loved, educated and valued. We … Continue reading
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What will it take?
By John Sugiyama Superintendent, Emeryville School District What skills, perspectives, values, and understandings will our students need to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future and how do we educate for success? This is a question that all educators … Continue reading
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