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What’s the best way to provide children an arts education?

20+ guest bloggers share their thoughts at Artsblog. Join the conversation! From Americans for the Arts: Learning and participation in music, dance, theater, and the visual arts are vital to the development of our children and our communities. Through advocacy, … Continue reading

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Inside the Geometer’s Mind: The Art and Mathematics of Tessellation

Art IS! Education presents: Inside the Geometer’s Mind: The Art and Mathematics of Tessellation A project led by math teacher Abby Passkey with 8th grade students at the Urban Promise Academy in Oakland. Geometry class students used rotations, glides, 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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