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20 Innovative Ideas
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreFrom the 2014-2015 Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant Winners. Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015 CLASSROOM…
Students as Teachers
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreEmpowering student to teach each other can transform schools. By Cheri Sterman Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015
Tech Trends Paint View of the Future
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreInsight on what’s to come suggests the need for more creativity and innovation. By Brent Marcus and Lori H. Schwartz Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively …
Research Shows That Art Turns Around Schools
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreA new report reveals the benefits of the arts in low-performing schools. By John Abodeely Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/O…
New Era of Family Engagement
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreArt-integrated strategies get parents involved in schools. By Cheri Sterman Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015
Art Connects
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreArt builds understanding of self, peers, and other cultures. By Cheri Sterman Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015
Creating a Movement
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreTwo principals share their journey toward art-integration Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015
Lessons Learned
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreFive ways to integrate arts in education. By Kathi R. Levin Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive Children, September/October 2015
Teaching by Design
Principal, Supplement September/October 2015: Champion Creatively Alive Children, Volume , IssueRead MoreDesign Thinking is a problem-solving strategy that helps build students 21st century skills. By Cheri Sterman Principal Supplement: Champion Creatively Alive C…
