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NCDPI ARTS EDUCATION UPDATE April 30, 2010

“The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st century.”

GOOD NEWS - we want to celebrate the many successes occurring in arts education in North Carolina! If you have a “good news” item that you feel is appropriate to share with stakeholders throughout the state, please email the item to [email protected]. Submissions should be focused on arts education accomplishments (examples would include teacher of the year designation – system or regional; innovative programs; regional, state or national recognition, awards, honors; etc) and should be limited to 100 words or less. The Arts Education consultants have the editorial right to screen and/or edit items before publication.

THEATRE PROGRAM WINS E-INSTRUCTION CLASSROOM MAKEOVER St. Stephens High School's Theatre teacher, Molly Rice, and her Theatre Arts II class won the National eInstruction Classroom Makeover valued at approximately $30,000. In addition to the classroom technology, they received a $1,000 cash prize and a celebratory cake party for the entire school. Congratulations to Molly and her students for this wonderful accomplishment!

NEW THIS WEEK (Be sure to visit the links following this section to access previously posted items which are now posted on the web):

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK!!! The Version 2.0 Essential Standards drafts for K-12 Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts are posted on the ACRE website at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2/. We encourage you to carefully review and provide feedback to these standards to inform Version 3.0, which is expected to be the final version of standards, and which is anticipated to be approved by the State Board of Education this summer (2010), with implementation during the 2012-13 school year.

Feedback may be provided in one of three ways: 1) by feedback form; 2) by individual survey; or 3) by sending free response feedback directly to: [email protected]. The links for the feedback form and survey are on the ACRE website. You may also review and provide feedback to the preamble (introduction) to the Arts Education Essential Standards, which is posted at: http://arts.ncwiseowl.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4500698&pageId=7698358.

The deadline to provide feedback to all drafts is May 15, 2010. Please contact Christie Lynch Ebert ([email protected]) with any questions regarding the Essential Standards or the review process. Thank you for informing these standards for NC’s nearly 1.5 million school children!

NC SYMPHONY EDUCATION WORKSHOP Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Raleigh Learn more and register online at: www.ncsymphony.org/education starting in May. Please contact Jessica Nalbone with questions at: [email protected] or (919) 789-5461.

DEVELOPING THE INDEPENDENT MUSICIAN Meredith College, June 16-18, 2010

1 Learn more and register online at: http://www.ncmusicworkshop.com. Please contact Jane Bruer with questions at: (919) 560-3966 or [email protected].

MUSEUMS DEVELOP TRAVELING PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS Museums across the country are bringing lessons in science, art and other subjects to the classroom amid an increased focus on testing and budget cuts that have led to a decline in school field trips. Museum educators have developed online lessons, classroom materials and traveling programs designed to complement the curriculum, but some worry students are missing out by not visiting the museums. "In this program, they get more focus on what paleontologists actually do," an educator at Boston's Museum of Science said, "But they miss the wow factor of actually seeing that huge Triceratops skeleton." http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/22/us/22fieldtrips.html?ref=education

ARTS PROGRAM HELPS AT-RISK STUDENTS IMPROVE SCORES IN LOUISIANA Some at-risk students in Louisiana's Jefferson Parish school district are making academic gains because of a program that links arts education with academic subjects, say educators. At one alternative middle school for students who have had disciplinary problems, the Cultural Crossroads program helped students improve their reading scores and their behavior. "If they can be shown a different approach, they're poised for achievement," said the director of the program, which is expected to expand to more schools. http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2010/04/arts_credited_for_academic_str.html

WISCONSIN STUDENTS GET CREATIVE WITH COMMUNITY ART PROJECT More than 500 students in grades 3-12 from Wisconsin schools are participating in a public-art project coordinated by Wausau's Performing Arts Foundation. Students are working with a visiting artist and use skills in math, physics and the arts to create 12 large colorful mobiles for "Mobilizing Our Community," which will be installed at businesses and other locations throughout the city. "It's a fun, new experience," one student said. "You're not just sitting in a desk. You're actually doing it." http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100427/WDH0101/4270612

CONFERENCE STRESSES NEED FOR THEATER ARTS IN SCHOOLS Now More Than Ever: Vital Arts in Trying Times: As budget cuts put arts programs across the country on the chopping block, this conference presented discussions about keeping the theater arts in schools. "Now More Than Ever: Vital Arts in Trying Times" is a conference that was sponsored by the Department of Literacy, Culture and Language Education in the Indiana University School of Education and the American Alliance for Theater and Education (AATE). The conference focused on helping teachers create engaging and active classrooms by incorporating drama and theater into all parts of the curriculum. http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/14211.html

NEW 3-D TECHNOLOGY MAY BE BOON FOR SCHOOLS Handheld devices that display 3-D animation could soon be used in the classroom, technology advocates say. New 3-D technology being developed for devices such as Nintendo DS could help students engage in learning with technology they are already using to play video games outside of school, the advocates suggest. "3-D will really benefit education if it's relevant to the subject -- for example, a 3-D version of the human body for biology, or seeing how a plane flies for physics," one researcher of games-based learning said. http://www.eschoolnews.com/2010/04/21/students-soon-could-learn-with-handheld-3-d-devices/

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS: ADVENTUS’ MUSIQLAB

2 Adventus' MusIQ LabTM (http://www.musiqlab.com) provides hands-on music education combining innovative technology, proven pedagogy and fun! MusIQ Lab utilizes sophisticated software tools developed by experienced music educators which can easily integrate into an existing music curriculum, with programs for PreK – 2nd grades, and 3rd grade - adult (review these curricula at: http://www.musiqlab.com). MusIQ Lab is used in your existing computer facilities which can be customized to accommodate any size. MusIQ Lab offers full lesson plan manuals for instructors and teacher training is also available. To see Adventus software in action, visit: http://www.musiqlab.com/category/videos. For more information, please contact: R.J. DeCoste at: 888.999.6434 x3979 or [email protected].

UNITED NATIONS ARTS INITIATIVE Arts Integration Into Education http://www.unarts.org

NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY DIGITAL TEXTBOOK COMPLETE LEARN NC has published its 11th and final module of North Carolina Digital History, the first digital textbook for North Carolina history. This textbook covers the period since 1975. Topics include the state’s increasing diversity, environmental protection and other political issues, the changing economy, and a look at Hurricane Floyd and its impact. LEARN NC will continue to add resources, and will publish an expanded educator’s guide later this spring. To view the complete digital textbook please visit www.learnnc.org/nchistory/.

ELECTRONIC TEACHING PORTFOLIOS LEARN NC recently published “Showcase your skills with an electronic teaching portfolio,” an article that shares tips and instructions for creating an electronic teaching portfolio using Google Sites. This resource may be beneficial to teachers considering a job change or student teachers looking for full-time positions. You can read about it online at www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/6437.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NCDPI ARTS EDUCATION CONSULTANT MYRON CARTER Myron Carter recently underwent a stem cell transplant, which was successful. He is recuperating at his apartment in Morrisville until he is able to return to work. He sends his thanks for all the support and words of encouragement he has received. Please visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/myroncarter to read Myron’s story and sign his guestbook. You may send get well cards to: Mr. Myron Carter, 8003 Rambling Hills Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560. The arts education community wishes Myron all the best in his continued recovery!

ARTS EDUCATION AT NCWISEOWL WEBSITE http://arts.ncwiseowl.org/ (Be sure to visit this site to access past editions of the arts education update, as well as to access resources regarding curriculum and instruction, policy, legislation, professional development, accountability information, the arts education exchange, and other resources).

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The Arts Education Consultants at the NC Department of Public Instruction make every effort to provide relevant, timely information to stakeholders collected from numerous state and national sources. The inclusion of items in this update does not imply the endorsement or verification of accuracy by this agency.