Month: January 2023

Connecting the Music Standards to Real World Contexts

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Connecting the music standards to real world music contexts. Title on purple background with black border.

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! If you’ve been with me for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that “simply diversifying your repertoire is NOT culturally responsive.” Besides the fact that you can’t just “be culturally responsive” because it’s not a thing we “do,” one issue with focusing on simply … Read more

Midyear Reset: Two Questions to Consider As You Return from a Long Break

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Mid year reset. Two Questions to Consider As you return from a long break. Text against purple background with black border.

Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! For both kids and teachers, coming back to school after any extended break can stir up a variety of emotions. For many kids (and teachers!), returning to the routines of school after being away can be especially jarring. It’s important to keep this in mind … Read more