January 2007 eNews |
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ArtsEd eNews is an e-mail news bulletin dedicated to informing and connecting all segments of the arts education community in Washington State. ArtsEd eNews is brought to you by ArtsEd Washington, the Washington Alliance for Arts Education www.artsedwashington.org. To view this eNews as a webpage, click here. |
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| Letter from the President |
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Dear ArtsEd Washington friends and members, Andrea Allen |
| ArtsEd Washington Principals Update & Arts Education Week ideas |
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Grant from the Seattle Foundation The Board of ArtsEd Washington thanks the Seattle Foundation for this generous support and the recognition of our role in creating a Healthy Community by our work to secure the arts as part of the complete education of every child.
Everyone can be part of the action during Arts Education Week 2007! Get started with these suggestions:
ArtsEd Washington is developing online tools and templates to help you promote Arts Education Week in your community. Watch for a special Arts Education Week eNews in February and encourage other arts advocates to subscribe to this great free resource! Visit our homepage to subscribe. http://www.artsedwashington.org/
SAVE THE DATE - Our Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 15th. Details to come in next eNews.
Arts Leadership School Spotlight Four elementary schools in Bethel School District have opened their doors to the arts as a way to improve learning for all children and adults. Through the Principals’ Arts Leadership program, ArtsEd Washington provides the forum and facilitation for these dedicated school teams to focus their creative talents for the benefit of all students. This month, we're spotlighting what’s been happening at one of those schools: Rocky Ridge Elementary. In the fall of 2005, Principal Ellen Eddy received their WASL scores and was very disappointed with her school’s reading, math, and writing results. With an uphill struggle ahead, she and her teachers analyzed their building-wide systems, instructional methods, and student learning variables. After some soul searching, staff surveys, district consultation, and digging deep into the area of “individual student accountability", Ellen and Leita, the newly appointed Assistant Principal, contacted ArtsEd Washington, asking to get involved in the Principals' Arts Leadership program. These two school leaders could have gone the way of so many other well-intentioned administrators and provided their students with a lean diet of basic skills- but instead they chose the arts. Read this report from the Rocky Ridge Arts Team and see how their WASL scores have moved dramatically in the right direction. We also hear that they're putting joy back into teaching and learning. ArtsEd Washington's School Coach, MaryJane Fraser, visited the school recently and had this to say: "Rocky Ridge Elementary School is moving quickly in the direction of a strong arts program. They have made noticeable progress with teacher buy in and had excellent response to their LID day that focused on math and dance. The teachers were surprised, excited, and wanting more!"
We're very proud of their leadership and delighted to have played a role in their work. Special kudos to Leita, who has fulfilled a lifelong desire to play the violin and now joins the students for orchestra rehearsal every week! Talk about leading by example... Read their Arts Team report. http://www.artsedwashington.org/documents/RockyRidgeArtsUpdate.pdf
Arts Leadership Program Update During the last two months, undeterred by the weather, our program team (Executive Director Una McAlinden, Program Manager Carri Campbell, and Schools Coach MaryJane Fraser) has visited every one of our participating schools, both new planning schools and our Alumni. On January 25th, 10 new school teams will participate in our Arts Planning Workshop at Tacoma Art Museum. Before then, two of our principals (Mike Merrin, Elk Plain School of Choice and Kristi Webster, Saltar’s Point Elementary) will join AnnRene' Joseph at the OSPI Winter Conference to share how the arts are at the heart of teaching and learning in their schools. ArtsTime will provide another chance to hear how our principals are changing their schools through the arts. Laura Ploudre, principal of Parkwood Elementary, Shoreline, worked with her Arts Team to build a 5-year plan, and they are now almost two years into implementation of the plan, with the Arts Impact program at the heart of it. Laura will be one of the principals sharing some insights into the rewards and challenges of making the arts part of a complete education for all students in their schools. Register for ArtsTime http://www.artstime.org/infors/register.html If you would like to learn more, or if you are a principal who would like to participate, please email info@artsedwashington.org or call Una McAlinden at (206) 441-4501. The successful student will join others from across the country for a month in D.C. and will receive:
Deadline for Applications: Materials must be submitted to ArtsEd Washington or postmarked no later than Friday, February 9, 2007. Students will be notified of the results by March 30, 2007. Download an application and more information at http://www.artsedwashington.org/ We depend on your modest membership dues to underwrite our advocacy campaigns on your behalf. Please support our efforts by renewing or beginning your ArtsEd Washington membership today! And if you can, add a little extra to make sure that our programs continue and expand. Please download a form to send us your membership payment by mail http://artsedwashington.org/membership_form.pdf or visit the ArtsEd website at http://www.artsedwashington.org/004_membership.shtml to support our vital efforts today. Thank you for your help! |
| Washington State Arts Commission Update By Lisa Jaret, Board member and Arts in Education Program Manager, WSAC |
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Happy New Year from Olympia! |
| Update from AnnRené Joseph, Program Supervisor, The Arts, OSPI |
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Washington Ornaments Campaign Update
Check out the WA Ornaments Campaign and Project website by going to: http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/arts Click on the link in the Highlights box. The winner of the campaign drive drawing, Micah Joe, 8, of Tracyton Elementary School in Bremerton, (CKSD), attended the December 6 ceremonies in WA DC with his mother, Jennifer, and father, Chief Petty Officer Alvin Jo. Thanks, again, to all of the more than 3,000 students statewide who contributed an ornament! View a photo of Micah and his family, and Dr. Bergeson in Washington, D.C., at: http://capitolchristmastree2006.blogspot.com/ View the list of participating districts, schools and programs at: http://www.capitolchristmastree2006.org/ornaments.html Thank you to Jack Olmstead of 4-H News for his amazing coverage and website development for this historic event! Arts Professional Development: Attend the one-day Arts CBPA Training at the OSPI January Conference On January 11th, Arts Assessment Team members will join OSPI’s Program Supervisor for The Arts in a “fast paced” one-day overview of The Arts CBPAs. January 12th will include arts education sessions with Schools with “Arts at Their Hearts”, Arts Issues, and The Art of Mathematics! Register for the biennial ArtsTime Conference, March 23-24, at Foster HS in Tukwila Keynote speakers are Dr. Harry Wong and Dr. Terry Bergeson. Register for ArtsTime at http://www.artstime.org/infors/register.html Tentative 2007 OSPI Summer Institute Dates Dates for three day Arts CBPA "trainer of trainer workshops" and one day of Arts Education Sessions are: June 18 - 21- Spokane; July 30 - August 2-location TBD; August 6 - 9- location TBD; August 13 - 16- location TBD. Find out about all the great things happening in Arts Education in WA State at http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/arts High School Art Show 2007 The 34th Annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show is scheduled for May 18, 2007. All nine ESDs participate with regional shows. Contact your regional ESD for information. http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/Arts/ArtShowInformation.aspx Arts Education Poster The second edition of the Arts Education Poster is available for download. The 11”x17” poster provides a colorful and informative overview of the framework behind arts education in Washington: the goals, mission and motto; Essential Academic Learning Requirements; updated laws and policies and the goals; and State Superintendent Terry Bergeson’s statement of support. http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/Arts/pubdocs/ArtElementsPrinciplesPosterEdition2RevAug06.pdf Email AnnRene Joseph ajoseph@ospi.wednet.edu OSPI Arts Mission -"The Arts-Communicating and integrating life, literacy, and learning through experience for all learners." http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculumInstruct/arts |
| Legislative Update - 2007 Legislative Session Begins This Week by Gretchen Johnston, Treasurer (Executive Director, Washington State Arts Alliance) |
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2007 Legislative Session – January 8th – April 22nd |
| Recent Publications |
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New from the Arts Education Partnership
Without solid evidence about the status and condition of arts education in the nation's public schools, it is difficult to make a convincing case for the arts. From Anecdote to Evidence, a new report from the Arts Education Partnership, looks at the AERI report here in Washington and draws on that and the experiences of four other states -- Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey and Rhode Island -- as the basis for a discussion of various approaches and methodologies for conducting statewide arts education research. Order the report or download a free pdf http://www.aep-arts.org/publications/info.htm?publication_id=24 Elementary School Arts Students do Better in Critical Thinking & Literacy The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has released the findings of a three-year study to evaluate the impact of arts education on critical thinking skills and literacy among elementary school children. This study was funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and was designed to examine the impact of the Guggenheim's pioneering program, Learning Through Art (LTA), on students' ability to describe and interpret art, and to apply these skills to understanding written text. The study found that students in the program performed better in several categories of literacy and critical thinking skills — including extended focus, hypothesizing, and providing multiple interpretations — than did students who were not in the program. www.learningthroughart.org/research_findings.php Recent Article from AnnRene Joseph - More Arts! “How do we keep students engaged in the learning process?” Answer: “More Arts!” “How do we close the achievement gap?” Answer: “More Arts!” “How do we engage students in meaningful learning that gives relevance, rigor and relationship to their lives?” Answer: “More Arts!” “How do we reach all learners, address the special needs of learners, and provide education for the “whole child?” Answer: “More Arts!” Read these and other questions to ask in your school and district to ensure "More Arts" for all students. Click here http://www.artsedwashington.org/documents/More_Arts_Voice_Article0806.pdf for the full article originally published in Voice magazine. 10 Lessons the Arts Teach This thoughtful and thought-provoking article by Elliot Eisner, professor of education and art at Stanford University, helps remind us of the unique strengths and attributes of an education that includes the arts. Originally published by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and included with kind permission from NAEA, and Young Arts, the magazine of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, where this layout was recently published. Read the article at http://www.artsedwashington.org/documents/10_Lessons_article.pdf VSA arts Resource Now Online For the past two years, VSA arts has created an opportunity for teachers across the country to participate in a technology-driven, processed-based professional development. Check out the Community of Practice Project Web site at http://www.vsarts.org/CommunityofPractice. This Web site displays selected lesson plans and corresponding rubrics from some of the participants, as well as a literature review, project findings, and project images. Principals Support Music Education A recent study released by NAMM: International Music Products Association and MENC: The National Association for Music Education, conducted by Harris Poll Interactive, reveals that a vast majority of school administrators believe that music education has a lasting impact on their students. 96% of public school principals interviewed believe music education motivates students to stay in school, and 89% agree that music ed raises graduation rates. View the study at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061031/latu091.html?.v=72 Why Music is an Essential Liberal Art Author Peter Kalkavage argues in the Fall 2006 issue of American Educator that music is an essential liberal art -- and as such, helps students understand themselves and their world. In a Q&A on why America’s musical classics should be standard fare in schools, Wynton Marsalis concurs, explaining that the "music our children hear on the radio may feel good, like a candy bar feels good, but it has no nutrition." http://www.aft.org/pubs-reports/american_educator/index.htm Young Adults Less Engaged in the Arts & Community People who participate in the arts are people who help make communities thrive, according to a study released today by the NEA. The study reveals that people who participate in the arts also engage in positive civic and individual activities - such as volunteering, going to sporting events, and outdoor activities - at significantly higher rates than non-arts participants. The report shatters the stereotype that art is an escapist or passive activity, showing instead that it is associated with a range of positive behaviors. The study also reveals that young adults (18-34) show a declining rate of arts participation and civic activities. http://www.arts.gov/news/news06/CivicEngagement.html Creativity & Innovation are Key Skills for the Future Creativity/Innovation is projected to "increase in importance" for future workforce entrants, according to more than 70 percent (73.6 percent) of employers responding to a recent survey. Currently, however, more than half of employers (54.2 percent) report new workforce entrants with a high school diploma to be "deficient" in this skill set, and relatively few consider two-year and four-year college-educated entrants to be "excellent" (4.1 percent and 21.5 percent, respectively). A new 21st Century Skills report is based on a detailed survey of 431 human resource professionals. Over 40% of recent high school graduates are not sufficiently prepared for jobs after high school, it says. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/documents/FINAL_REPORT_PDF9-29-06.pdf Commission Report Calls for Sweeping Changes in American Education A new report just released by the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce a high-powered, bipartisan assembly of education secretaries, business leaders and a former governor, is a blueprint for rethinking American education from pre-K to 12 and beyond to better prepare students to thrive in the global economy. The Commission calls for the biggest changes in the American education system in a century. Without these changes, the Commission said, the American standard of living will be in serious jeopardy. Many ideas about the arts, creativity, and the changing global economy are given considerable credence in this report. Read the Executive Summary. http://skillscommission.org/pdf/exec_sum/ToughChoices_EXECSUM.pdf The Steel Band Game Plan Strategies for Starting, Building, and Maintaining Your Pan Program by Chris Tanner is the first comprehensive resource devoted to steel band pedagogy and is a must-have for individuals involved in the steel band idiom. Written primarily for educators, The Steel Band Game Plan addresses a wide variety of topics, including instrumentation, personnel, basic pan technique, repertoire, and rehearsal strategies. Buy it from Rowman & Littlefield Education. MENC members receive a 25% discount. http://www.rowmaneducation.com Teachers Buy the Supplies How and what teachers purchase for classroom use is changing, according to a new report, "Teacher Buying Behavior, 2006-2007." It takes a look at what types of materials and products educators are purchasing and with what funds. On average, teachers report spending a total of $475 of their own money on classroom materials and supplies. 44 percent of respondents spend over $500 on their classrooms, with 20 percent spending over $1,000. 85 percent of teachers surveyed use their own money to buy student rewards. 75% use their own money for classroom decorations. 59 percent dig into their own pockets to purchase professional materials. Congress recently passed a tax bill that temporarily extends three popular tax breaks for classroom teachers. The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 allows teachers to deduct up to $250 in out-of-pocket classroom expenses, even if they don't itemize deductions. http://www.qeddata.com/MarketKno/ResearchReports/TeacherBuying.aspx |
| More Tools and Resources |
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US Secretary of Education Talks about Arts Education |
| News and Opportunities from Around the Nation |
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City ordered to restore arts education classes |
| Arts Education Calendar: Professional Development Opportunities |
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Hands on ART Workshop, Jan. 20-21, 2007, Clark Elementary, Issaquah, WA |
| Arts Education Calendar: School Outreach |
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Village Theatre Presents a Variety of School Performances at venues in Issaquah, Everett and Stanwood.
Upcoming opportunities include: - Village Theatre Pied Piper, Four Score & Seven Years Ago - Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Ensemble - Issaquah (grades 3-7), Disney's The Jungle Book - KIDS Village Theatre KIDSTAGE TeenSelect, A Midsummer Night's Dream - Village Theatre Pied Piper, Portland Taiko - Village Theatre Pied Piper, Harry the Dirty Dog - Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Ensemble - Stanwood (grades 4-8), Honk! Jr. - Village Theatre Pied Piper, Junie B. Jones For a complete listing of Village Theatre school performance dates, locations, and times please visit http://www.villagetheatre.org/ The Frye Art Museum offers online resources for free self-guided tours of Life after Death, February 13 – June 3, 2007 Bring your students to the Frye for a self-guided tour of Life after Death: New Leipzig Paintings from the Rubell Family Collection. This traveling exhibition of paintings and drawings by prominent artists associated with the venerable Leipzig Art Academy comprises more than twenty paintings and close to forty drawings by rising stars of the international art scene. Free online resources provide background information on the artists, open-ended interactive looking questions, and suggested in-gallery and post-visit activities. This exhibition, which provokes discussion about issues of identify and place, would be appropriate for classes studying modern and contemporary German culture and history, or elements of art and principles of design. To download a copy of the materials visit the Frye website at http://www.fryemuseum.org/ Bring your classroom to discover dance at PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET’S annual EYES ON DANCE performance for young people. A JOURNEY THROUGH DANCE: FROM BALLET TO BREAKDANCE: From the harmonious line of an arabesque to the invigorating dynamics of hip-hop, area students get the chance to experience excerpts from classical and contemporary works that not only fulfill our expectations but ignite new perspectives. When: Friday, February 9, 2007, 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Who: Grades 2-12 Tickets: $6 ($2 for students participating in free or reduced lunch programs) For more information visit our website http://www.pnb.org/ or call Stephanie @ 206.441.2432 Seattle Art Museum 's Ann P. Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center: A Free Lending Library for Educators The Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center provides access to more than 4,000 resources covering all areas of art. The TRC materials include curriculum guides, CDs, books, videos and more. In addition, you can search SAM’s collection at home using the online database, reserve outreach suitcases containing artifacts that students may handle, examine and discuss, and download online curriculum resources for SAM’s special exhibitions. Become a member of The Wyckoff Teacher Resource Center for FREE by signing up at http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/Learn/trc/joinTRC.asp
To learn about all the TRC has to offer including hours and location visit http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/Learn/trc/trc.asp
Get Up Close and Personal with SAM! Students visiting the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) will not only have access to new, dynamic galleries and public spaces, but also new technologies that enhance the museum experience. More than 100 works of art from the museum’s collection have been selected for the Close Ups project. Students and educators will be able to use web-based materials to explore SAM’s collection, download audio tours, and learn what others think about works of art before stepping foot in the museum. Web-based materials will also be available after leaving SAM to remember poignant works of art, research specific objects, and create virtual exhibitions based on objects from the museum’s collection. Look for more information about Close Ups at http://www.seattleartmuseum.org |
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NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants - Deadline: February 1, 2007
This grant program provides opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. Maximum Award: $2,000 for individuals; $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Eligibility: U.S. practicing K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities. http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants - Deadline: February 1, 2007 This initiative provides funds to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Maximum Award: $5,000. Eligibility: K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities. http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm Rewards for Exemplary Partnerships Between Schools and Businesses - Deadline: January 30, 2007 The National School and Business Partnerships Award recognizes exemplary partnerships between schools and businesses around the country. Maximum Award: $10,000. Eligibility: partnerships involving kindergarten through 12th grade public schools and/or school districts and businesses. http://www.corpschoolpartners.org/award.shtml National Art Teacher Scholarships The National Creative Educator Scholarship Award will recognize two secondary teachers for their outstanding work in teaching art/design. http://www.miad.edu/content/view/335/279 The Mockingbird Foundation-Deadline: Letter of inquiry due February 1, 2007 The Mockingbird Foundation awards grants to schools and nonprofit organizations in order to effect improvements in music education for children. http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding/guidelines.html Inventiveness Grants- Deadline: April 27, 2007 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams grants foster inventiveness among high school students. Maximum award is $10,000 and High school science, mathematics and technology teachers—or teams of teachers—at public, private and vocational schools; intra- and inter-school collaborations are welcome to apply. http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html School Library Program Award –Deadline: February 28, 2007 The American Library Association Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award recognizes excellence in humanities programming in elementary and middle school libraries that serve children K-8. Maximum award is $4,000 and elementary or middle school (public or private) libraries; or any school library program in the United States that serves children in any combination of grades K-8 is invited to apply. http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/jaffarianaward.htm BMI Foundation Offers General Grants for Music Programs-Deadline: February 1, 2007 The BMI Foundation grants support and promote the creation, performance, and study of music. The program's emphasis is on classical, jazz, musical-theater genres, and contemporary American music in general. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 each. Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit organization with a commitment to music. Visit the BMI Foundation Web site for funding guidelines and an application form. http://www.bmifoundation.org/pages/GGrants.asp Awards for Innovative and Progressive Thinking in Education-Deadline: April 30, 2007 The ING Unsung Heroes awards program recognizes innovative and progressive thinking in education. Maximum Award: $27,000. Eligibility: full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and classified staff members with projects that improve student learning at K-12 public or private schools. http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/communityconnections/ineducation/unsungheroes/001137.html Grants for Community Improvement Programs-Deadline: May 31, 2007 Hamburger Helper is looking to lend a helping hand to neighborhoods nationwide with its “My Hometown Helper” grant program. Individuals from communities and organizations across America can submit a written essay of 250 words or less describing how the “My Hometown Helper” grant would help improve their community project. Maximum Award is $15,000. http://www.myhometownhelper.com/LearnMore.aspx Quest Western States Teaching and Technology Grant Program – Deadline: ongoing The Denver-based Qwest Foundation has announced the launch of the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program, which will award a total of $900,000 in technology to teachers in twelve Western states including Washington. http://www.qwest.com/about/company/community/foundation/faqs.html Dana Foundation Support for Arts Education PD in Rural Areas-Deadline: ongoing Through its arts education grants program, the Dana Foundation supports innovative professional development programs leading to improved teaching of the performing arts in public schools. Beginning in 2007, the foundation will award grants to professional development programs in rural communities in the United States. http://www.dana.org/grants/artseducation/guidelines.cfm Culture for Kids Grant Program to Cover Field Trip Travel Costs-Deadline: ongoing The Patron Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that children have greater access to cultural and educational opportunities. During 2006, the organization says it will be making its Culture for Kids grant program available in communities nationwide. To receive information about how Culture for Kids can subsidize field trips in your community, please register to receive program updates at the website. www.patronfoundation.org/participate Barnes & Noble Corporate Contributions-Deadline: ongoing Barnes & Noble Corporate Contributions Program is committed to literary-based sponsorships and partners with organizations that focus their core businesses on higher learning, literacy and the arts. Maximum Award: varies. Eligibility: non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or education (K - 12). http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/sponsorships_national/donations_national.html Mr. Holland's Opus Music Foundation Grants-Deadline: ongoing Mr. Holland's Opus Music Foundation Grants have two programs, The Melody Program that targets qualified school music programs in need of assistance, and The Special Projects Program that targets community schools of the arts, after school programs and youth orchestras in need of assistance. Maximum Award: Programs fund instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments; no cash grants. Eligibility: school music programs K-12; community schools of the arts, after-school programs, and youth orchestras. http://www.mhopus.org/apply.htm Grants for Arts Education and Health Projects-Deadline: ongoing The Milagro Foundation seeks grants applications from community-based, grass-roots organizations that work with underprivileged children and youth in the areas of arts, education, and health. Maximum award is $5000 and restricted to 501(c)3 organizations in the United States. http://www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp Green Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals-Deadline: ongoing The Foundation is dedicated to supporting institutions that focus on arts outreach and education and we continue to encourage growth in all areas of the arts. Priority is given to those institutions that promote the expansion of community arts programs and/or support youth and adult creativity in their regular schedules. http://ligf.org/thearts.html Classics for Kids Foundation provides matching grants-Deadline: ongoing Classics for Kids Foundation helps bring new, exceptionally fine stringed instruments and mentoring with world-renowned musicians to children while strengthening local community support for music education. Matching grants are open to new and established music programs nationally that serve children grades 3 through 12. Matching instrument grants typically range from $5,000-$40,000. Complete guidelines and applications can be provided by contacting the Foundation at cfkids@classicsforkids.org Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing Many educators have found that outside funding, in the form of grants, allows them to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their own districts can't afford. Learn how they get those grants -- and how you can get one too. Included: Practical tips to help first-time grant writers get the grants they need. http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtm
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Our January Sponsor: Pacific Northwest Ballet - Artistic Director, Peter Boal - invites you to join them...
Bring your classroom to discover dance at PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET’S annual EYES ON DANCE performance for young people.
A JOURNEY THROUGH DANCE: FROM BALLET TO BREAKDANCE: From the harmonious line of an arabesque to the invigorating dynamics of hip-hop, area students get the chance to experience excerpts from classical and contemporary works that not only fulfill our expectations but ignite new perspectives. When: Friday, February 9, 2007, 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Who: Grades 2-12 Tickets: $6 ($2 for students participating in free or reduced lunch programs) For more information visit our website http://www.pnb.org/ or call Stephanie @ 206.441.2432
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