published by LosAlamitos on May 24, 2016 - 11:15am
This is from Principal Amy Laughlin 's announcement in March 2016:
Sarah Sandvig has been teaching voice and piano since 1993. She received her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Music Education from CSULB. Sarah has published 12 books which are currently being developed into apps available in the App Store and Google Play Store. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Thesis Award from CSULB and has been recognized for her work with children with autism.
Sarah was a music teacher in our District for 7 years before taking time off to teach private lessons and, more importantly, be mom to two current Lee Leopards! Please help me welcome her to our FamLee!,
published by SantaCruz on March 30, 2016 - 12:14pm
The Arts Ed Learning Exchange conference in San Diego in mid-March was an infusion of inspiration. Special thanks to the California Alliance for Arts Education which created this conference as part of the new Arts NOW Campaign. The campaign was designed to shine a light on districts and counties and the strategic investments they are making to improve the quality of education. Highlighted in this conference were emerging arts education models in San Diego Unified School District and Chula Vista School District.
published by LosAlamitos on February 23, 2016 - 5:51pm
February started with the concerts for All District Band and All District Orchestra. Our high school, middle schools, and elementary school groups played to enthusiastic audiences. You can see video clips of these, as well as some recent elementary grade performances, on the Alliance facebook page link below. The All District Choral Festival will be March 7 at 6:30pm at Cottonwood. Ticket info at losal.seatyourself/biz .
published by SantaBarbaraCounty on November 12, 2015 - 10:55pm
Santa Barbara County Alliance for Arts Education (SBCAAE) is welcoming new members to join our initiatives of promoting, supporting, and advocating for visual and performing arts education for preschool through post-secondary students in the county's schools.
published by LosAlamitos on September 23, 2015 - 8:53pm
NATIONAL PTA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 BY ETHAN CLARK
Reflections Student Art by Vy Nguyen (Grade 5)
Creating art is a valuable learning process. Artistic exploration and expression enhance and develop intellectual, social and physical skills.
When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, photography and other art forms, they grow intellectually. The National PTA Reflections program helps parents encourage and recognize the continuous self-discovery process of their children.
With art, children learn to analyze their thoughts, feelings and ideas; look at objects, people and experiences in a fresh and exciting way; and develop curiosity for the ideas and works of others.
There are four skills students demonstrate and enhance through their artwork in the Reflections program:
published by LosAlamitos on September 23, 2015 - 8:36pm
September 23, 2015
Ever wonder what National Endowment for the Arts staff actually think about the arts? While not everyone at the agency is an artist (though we do boast quite a few!), one thing's for sure--we all share a deep and abiding appreciation and understanding of how vitally important the arts are to the diverse people and communities that call the U.S. home. To paraphrase what more than one staffer said when we asked them to explain why they value the arts so highly, the arts matter because they help us to understand how we matter. Here's more...
“The arts matter because I learn something about people and places I would have never known otherwise. The arts make my brain and my heart stretch to make room for newness. Sometimes, parts of me are displaced and replaced by wiser stuff. And that’s a fine thing.” – Victoria Hutter
“Art matters because it illustrates the human experience—the wonder of it, the bewilderment of it, the whimsy of it, and so much more. We would not be connected so deeply without the existence of art.” – Kathleen Dinsmore
“The arts matter because they give us a mutual space where we can talk to one another about the
We want to make sure that everyone in our community is hearing about the importance of Arts Eduation. The Amador Alliance is working with local media, including the Amador Ledger Dispatch and KVGC Hometown Radio to creat Arts Education PSA's.
The Amador Alliance for Arts Education is working to bring the Arts to all our Schools today and get your students ready for a Creative Tomorrow. Our local leadership team is made up of a small group of dedicated Teachers, Adminstrators, Artists, Parents and Arts Leaders.
Terra Forgette: Executive Director AmadorArts
Dick Glock: Superintendent ACUSD
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