Fifth grade students at Bryant Elementary recently welcomed to their classroom poet Chris James, who introduced them to the concept of language – specifically, the language of poetry – to express sometimes intangible ideas and emotions. James, a teaching artist…
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Fourth grade students at Oaklawn Arts Magnet Elementary School recently welcomed teaching artist and potter Nina Louton to the classroom to demonstrate how people throughout history have used art forms to reflect beliefs, traditions and culture. Louton conducted her residency,…
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First grade students at Jessieville Elementary recently welcomed ballet dancer Kathleen Marleneanu into the classroom with her program, “Egyptian Cinderella.” Students have been learning the story of Cinderella, as told in cultures around the world, and the essential question posed…
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