Guest Blog: Playwright Alex MacKeith On Education and SCHOOL PLAY
by Guest Blog: Alex MacKeith - February 15, 2017 School Play is set in the headteacher's office of St Barnabas' Primary School on 5 July 2017, the day SATs results are released. The headteacher, Jo Fell, knows that these results will determine the school's future as well as her own: over the course of one day her impulse to retain control brings h...
Teachers Are Invited to Experience the Inner Workings of the PCPA Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2016 The Teachers' Weekend - September 10 & 11 - is designed to give educators an up close and personal look into the PCPA Conservatory. They will see the immersive mentor-apprentice method of conservatory training in a professional environment. Teachers will spend two days working with professional acto...
Sir Lenny Henry Launches National Theatre's 'On Demand in Schools' Primary
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016 Sir Lenny Henry today launched On Demand in Schools Primary at Shenley Academy, Birmingham....
VIDEO: Wolf Trap's Early Learning Through the Arts Program Enhances Math Skills
by Michael Dale - February 23, 2016 Teachers in Virginia are working together with artists in a program that increases understanding of non-artistic subjects....
Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Nominations Now Open
by Tyler Peterson - October 26, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2016 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards-a series of annual grants that recognize inspiring teachers in any field of education across the United States. Now entering their sixth year, the award...
BWW Review: FEAST FESTIVAL 2015: HEAVIER THAN AIR Takes The Classroom Into The Theatre
by Barry Lenny - November 28, 2015 Two years in development, the work is based on interviews with numerous Australian LGBTIQ teachers....
11 Schools to Benefit from $30,000 Arts Grant
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016 Fifth grade theatrical students in the Hazelwood school district, arts education students with severe developmental disabilities at Boonslick State School, and nearly 400 musical students from Keeven Elementary School, are just a few of those who will benefit from the $30,000 in grants awarded to 11...
Lady Gaga Teams with Staples to Support Education & Inspire Positive Classroom Experiences Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017 Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. The partnership builds on Staples's long-standing commitment of supporting education and helping teachers and students....
Educational Neuroscience Expert David A. Sousa Offers Research and Advice to Teachers in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - November 09, 2015 To reach students in today's high-tech landscape, teachers must change the way they teach, says Dr. David A. Sousa, internationally recognized expert in educational neuroscience and author of Engaging the Rewired Brain, recently released by Learning Sciences International....
THE RIGHT TO BE LITERATE Wins Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development
by Christina Mancuso - September 02, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, IN - The Right to Be Literate: Six Essential Literacy Skills has won the Learning Magazine 2017 Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development. Published by Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, the title helps teachers ensure student...
'Never, Ever Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 01, 2017 Gryphon House, Inc. has released the beautifully updated gift book of inspirational quotes and photos for educators, Never, Ever Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days and Other Words of Wisdom for Teachers of Young Children. The award-winning publisher of early childhood resources redesigned the 6-inch-...
Mathseeds Releases New Classroom Math Resources for Grades K–2
by Christina Mancuso - March 10, 2016 The educational publishers behind Mathseeds, the popular online math program for students in grades K-2, are now offering a range of classroom math resources for teachers, as well as a four-week trial of the program....
Acting Teacher Studio Produces “Teen Actor Awards”, The World's Largest Teen Acting Competition.
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2016 Acting Teacher Studio Produces 'Teen Actor Awards', The World's Largest Teen Acting Competition....
Lady Gaga Teams with Staples to Support Education & Inspire Positive Classroom Experiences Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017 Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. The partnership builds on Staples's long-standing commitment of supporting education and helping teachers and students....
Diana Hess and Paula McAvoy win Grawemeyer Award in Education
by Christina Mancuso - December 01, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Immigration. Gun control. Abortion. Gay rights. Religion. Are these and other polarizing topics too controversial to be discussed in today's high school classrooms?...
TV Land Renews Sutton Foster-Led YOUNGER for Fifth Season
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 TV Land has renewed its most-watched and critically acclaimed comedies, YOUNGER – which has been named 'one of the juiciest comfort-watches' by BuzzFeed – and TEACHERS, which The Hollywood Reporter called 'a little surprise gem,' it was announced today by Frank Tanki, General Manager of TV Land....
Students in Elizabeth, NJ Dance on the Silk Road with Nai-Ni Chen 5/23
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017 As world leaders meet to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal to develop a new Silk Road, a group of students in from the Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy No. 26 in Elizabeth, NJ is learning about the Silk Road and taking a virtual journey. ...
Scholastic Launches Leveled Bookroom 4.0 for K-6 Classrooms with Print Books, Instructional Materials, and More
by Robert Diamond - April 12, 2017 ...
Tom Schimmer Launches GRADING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
by Christina Mancuso - March 11, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, IN - Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, has announced the release of Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset. This new book by Tom Schimmer provides educators with active st...
BalletBoyz Launches Digital Platform, MoovBank
by Christina Mancuso - May 16, 2016 The internationally celebrated dance company BalletBoyz have launched MoovBank, a brand new site housing filmed lessons, interviews and rehearsal footage to support specialist and non-specialist teachers deliver dance at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 to students aged 7 - 18. The free and premium content ha...
Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & More to Work with 2016 Freddie G Fellowship Class
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2016 Eight outstanding educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 7th Annual FREDDIE G FELLOWSHIP July 13th - 16th. The event has once again been underwritten by Myrna and Freddie ("G") Gershon, Chairman and CEO of leading theat...
Sydney Symphony Orchestra to Provide Music Training for Primary School Teachers
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016 Fifty-five primary school teachers from all across New South Wales have been selected to spend five days training with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in its highly acclaimed TunED-Up program, held 18 to 22 January....
2016 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards Winners Announced
by Tyler Peterson - March 22, 2016 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2016 winners of the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards-a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Fourteen teachers were se...
VIDEO: Wolf Trap's Early Learning Through the Arts Program Enhances Math Skills
by Michael Dale - February 23, 2016 Teachers in Virginia are working together with artists in a program that increases understanding of non-artistic subjects.... |
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