Episodes

  • Episode 20 - Meeting Them Where They Are
    May 29 2024

    In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Bruce Mack to talk about the importance of student engagement and connection. We also discuss how learning is experiential and the need for community to provide for and support those experiences.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 19 - A Conversation with Bruce Mack: Musician, Educator, & Arts Organization Administrator
    May 15 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Mack to discuss his journey with music education, finding his voice, and the importance of creating engaging experiences for students.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 18 - Continuing with Zach Gates: Thoughts on Education and Artificial Intelligence
    May 1 2024

    In this episode, we continue our open conversation with Zachary Gates on how technology impacts and innovates education and the arts. What is the narrative that drives our use of technology?

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    17 mins
  • Episode 17 - A Conversation with Zachary Gates: Thoughts on Education & Artificial Intelligence
    Apr 17 2024

    In this episode, we have an open conversation with Zachary Gates on how technology impacts and innovates education and the arts. What should we be concerned about and what are some of the potential benefits of artificial intelligence?

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    27 mins
  • Episode 16 - What You're Doing Matters
    Apr 3 2024

    In this episode, we dive deeper into concepts discussed in our previous conversation with Amanda Koonlaba focusing on finding your approach to a meaningful curriculum.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 15 - A Conversation with Amanda Koonlaba: What Matters?
    Mar 20 2024

    In this episode, we chat with Amanda Koonlaba about why engendering self efficacy in students is imperative and is the basis of a meaningful curriculum. Check out her blog at: https://www.partyintheartroom.com/ and her amazing resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 14 - Curriculum: Negotiating the Minefield
    Mar 6 2024

    In this episode, we begin to discuss various understandings about what curriculum is and could be. This includes a variety of approaches and strategies to address the needs of our diverse learners.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 13 - Arts Advocacy: What's at stake?
    Feb 21 2024

    In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the purpose of consistent communication through arts advocacy efforts. We talk about what’s at stake and who it’s for.  We also discuss tools and resources for celebrating Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month in March.

    Arts Ed NJ - https://www.artsednj.org/ 

    Arts Ed Now - https://artsednow.org/ 

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    20 mins