WSC will begin pilot program in South Sioux City schools Aug 6, 2008
"It's yet another innovative teacher education program using state of the art curriculum for WSC, which has its roots in teacher education."There has been interest in the Norfolk and Columbus areas in starting a similar program so WSC may expand it after this year," McCue added. "The program also exemplifies the high level of cooperation between Wayne State College and K-12 institutions to continually improve education for the state of Nebraska. "Wayne State also has made improvements to its... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
North Star High School presents awards May 30, 2008
Art Curriculum Award Amanda Schmidt, Lisa Sleppy. Stoystown Lioness Sam Younkin Memorial Award Justin Carney. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Volunteers help with Gastineau's mural project May 10, 2008
According to Heather K. Ridgway, an art teacher who created the first design in a scale model, the initial idea for the mural came from Dirk Miller, Gastineau Elementary School's physical education teacher, who wished to reinforce the art curriculum by using the elements of Northwest Coast Native design in his classes. "Run from the ovoid to the U-form," Miller might say in his gym classes. (Juneau Empire)
'We Art the World' family night entertains children, adults alike Apr 4, 2008
The program, now in its fifth year, also brings the presentation directly into the classroom and becomes part of the elementary school's art curriculum. In looking at Squire Vickers' "Fantasy Castle with Men on Zebras", fifth-grader Joshua Patnode observed, "You would normally expect to see horses instead of zebras. The castle looks futuristic and modern; the shape is a lot different than the old castles.". (Henrietta Post, NY)
Teaching runs in the family for TOY candidate (4) Feb 18, 2008
It was the inspiration for my integrated art curriculum which incorporates social studies and other subjects. Adams served as a full-time art teacher at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School from 1998-2001, before moving on to Ranch Heights in the same capacity. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Piper HS considers senior project Feb 14, 2008
Ceramics, drawing and metal-smithing will be added to the visual art curriculum. The board approved the changes unanimously. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Continue reading Dec 25, 2007
She credits this partially to the art curriculum at Kingsburg High School, she said. The curriculum, she said, differs from Germany's in that it focuses more on projects than on intensive studies of art history and art theory. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Treasure helps AIA's mission Dec 21, 2007
"It's what brings that unique flavor that no other (high school) association has like we do. As the director of the AIA Academy, Treasure has been instrumental in providing state of the art curriculum for youths, coaches and parents.". Treasure addresses a gamut of issues and preventative measures parents, athletes, coaches and administrators can take to enjoy a healthy high school experience. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Making bowls to fight hunger Dec 15, 2007
Smith, an extended substitute art teacher at Thoreau while the regular teacher is on maternity leave, decided it would be more worthwhile to use her time at the school to engage fifth-graders in a project that not only fit with their art curriculum, but also taught them about the battles against hunger taking place across the world. She chose the Empty Bowls Project: Students make bowls for a fundraising meal. (Concord Journal, MA)
City to become living classroom in new course Nov 5, 2007
The Institute offers Yale professors the opportunity to work with city teachers to develop state of the art curriculum for students. The teachers range from kindergarten to twelfth grade, although the institute has typically focused on courses for students in upper grades. (New Haven Register, CT)
Art Classes for Homeschoolers Nov 4, 2007
Whether you are searching for an entire year's worth of art curriculum, or a few lessons to compliment another subject you are currently studying, you will find everything you are looking for and more at these sites. Kinderart. (Suite101.com)
L-D Elementary students color walls of schools Sep 29, 2007
She explained that the murals are the practical application of art curriculum that includes cooperative learning, elements of art, such as shape and design and experience with colors and shapes. Zimmerman explained that the fun part about the mural project is how much the kids love it. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Teachers to try new geometry and art curriculum Jun 26, 2007
The Idaho Press-Tribune. Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM 06:30 PM 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM 09:00 PM - 04:00 PM All Day Event Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM 09:00 PM - 04:00 PM All Day Event TBA Thursday, June 28th, 2007 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM 09:00 PM - 04:00 PM All Day Event Friday, June 29th, 2007 09:00 AM - 08:00... (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
YWCA recognizes area women for their community service May 12, 2007
A member of the Pekin Community High School faculty for 17 years, Psinas has taught nearly every class offered in the art curriculum. One of her responsibilities includes submitting student projects for a variety of competitions. (Pekin Times, IL)
Some Balthus With Your Mao, Sir? Apr 12, 2007
His work also dishes out memories, as well as a little mockery, of Soviet-style realism, a significant part of the art curriculum in Wei's high school, even in the post-Mao era. Like a worker's bedroom fantasy of the collective farm, his rapturous women clutch loaves of bread, carry eggs and milk, cavort in fields, and nuzzle sheep. (Ocnus.net)
Creative concern Mar 1, 2007
Burningham is working on putting together an elementary visual art curriculum, set to be piloted in some Utah schools as early as this spring. Through her work with the state and in meetings with other educators, Burningham has heard the travails of statewide art teachers. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Teaching art and everything else Feb 9, 2007
Weiss s love for Israel is imprinted indelibly on her art curriculum. I teach as much as I can through the lens of Israel, she explains. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Art lesson paints ugly picture Jan 13, 2007
The FCPS art curriculum for fifth-graders requires teachers to highlight Ms. Ringgold and four other artists -- Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, Salvador Dali and Georgia O'Keeffe, said Marita Loose, FCPS spokeswoman. Teachers have flexibility in what pieces they choose to highlight for each artist, she said. (Frederick News-Post)
Award-Winning Photographer Abdi Roble Brings The Somali Documentary Project to Twin Cities Dec 2, 2006
Roble and the Somali Documentary Project team will be assisting art teacher Anthony Theis in the development of art curriculum at the primarily Muslim school - a daunting challenge given the Muslim culture's sensitivity about art. Many Somali parents are not comfortable with their children depicting human faces in art. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grenada to host symphony Nov 11, 2006
Holmes and other HCC representatives invited a cross section of Grenadians to a meeting on Monday where they were informed of HCC expanding its fine art curriculum to include courses such as theatre appreciation and music literature. Holmes said by expanding classes and simultaneously offering live performances, Grenadians will have the same opportunities as citizens in surrounding cities. (Grenada Daily Star, MS)
Inland Prep Arts Briefs Sep 25, 2006
Arts Attack is a video-based art curriculum developed by Marcia Osterink, a former art educator at MiraCosta College, for use in elementary schools. The program was designed to make it easier for art to be taught by volunteers and teachers with no art background. (North County Times)
Crystal Cruises' 2007 World Cruise Debuts Brain-Boosting Enrichment Programs Jul 18, 2006
Classes in stone sculpting, painting and scrap-booking are also part of the art curriculum. Traveling from Miami, Florida to Southampton, England, Crystal Serenity's Treasures of Sun and Sea World Cruise will explore 45 ports of call in 27 countries on five continents. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Schools back on the agenda May 23, 2006
In other business, the board will review proposed updates to the district's art curriculum; amend the fiscal 2006 budget; act on language for a federally mandated student wellness policy; set fiscal 2007 salaries for administrators and support staff; approve an architectural contract for replacement of a boiler at Burlington High School; adopt 2006 07 school handbooks; act on an agreement with Young House Family Services to provide an educational and counseling setting for behavioral disorder... (The Hawk Eye)
RHS teacher to attend Artlab in KC Apr 25, 2006
Engelbrecht will attend the seminar on painting where she hopes to learn methods to encourage the creativity of her students and gain ideas she can use in the drawing and painting classes the high school plans to add to next year s art curriculum. Copyright. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
