Posted on March 29th, 2009 by AG
As further clarification and to elaborate on the previous blog post, I offer this post:
Some relevant background information:
1- I’ve been teaching students (to read) music for 19+ years. It’s the primary thing that I do for a living.
2- I do this within the context of a public school system
3- I am aware that, statistically speaking-even in districts [...]
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Posted on March 28th, 2009 by AG
Music Education is traditionally thought of in terms of General Music, Band and Chorus. But, except in a few schools, the vast majority of students are not enrolled in Band and Chorus.
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Posted on March 8th, 2009 by AG
from coolcatteacher
1-Cell Phones Can Save Us Money
They are NEARLY ubiquitous and can alleviate some of the strain and cost of our infrastructure.
2-Cell Phones Can Help Students Be More Organized
Most students WILL NOT carry a paper planner. We need to integrate their cell phones and/or iTouch devices as their planner – giving them homework reminders, [...]
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Posted on March 8th, 2009 by AG
The difference between libraries and schools from the perspective of net caster Mac Davis. He echoes John Taylor Gotto in much of what he says. The video is not excellent quality but Mac’s points are well worth heeding. Indeed, as this blog continues to point out there are vast differences between schooling [...]
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