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March 29, 2008

Music In Education

“Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.” ~ Jim Henson, television producer and puppeteer
Did you know that March is National Music in Our Schools Month? It began as a single statewide celebration [...]

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March 22, 2008

Spotlight: Simply Shakespeare

Ah, Shakespeare…viewed as one of the greatest (if not the greatest) writers in the English language, Shakespeare’s works consists of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His works have been translated into almost every language, and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.  
William Shakespeare (April [...]

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March 15, 2008

It’s That Time of Year

Heads down, pencils up! It’s that time of year to begin preparation for those high school standardized tests. The level of emphasis placed on these exams is controversial; but the tests exist and educators have to prepare students to be engaged during the process. The following are just a few tips to help:

Make test preparation fun—turn [...]

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March 8, 2008

Risk-Taking

Hailed by the New York Times as “…the ultimate impressionist: She does people’s souls,” Anna Deavere Smith is a Tony Award winning and Pulitzer Prize nominated actress, playwright, and professor. Ms. Smith is probably best known for her “documentary theatre” style works, often taking on multiple characters in her one-woman shows…
Which leads Simply Charly to [...]

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March 1, 2008

Spotlight: Simply Picasso

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (October 25, 1881 - April 8, 1973) was a Spanish born painter and sculptor. Born in Malaga, Spain, he was a child prodigy…his talent was recognized and encouraged by his father, Don Jose Ruiz y Blasco, from a very early age. Picasso was so preoccupied with art that it was often to [...]

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