What an inspiring 360° gathering in Lansing! Collaborators came together for arts-forward policy for Michigan’s learners. Spacial thanks: @creative-hvs.bsky.social @barbwhitney.bsky.social . Stay tuned-more to come!
#MICreativePotential #ArtsEducation #CreativePolicy #Community
Explore the "Representation in Arts Education Matters" document, connecting educators with diverse artists who serve as "mirrors or windows" for students. This initiative showcases how diverse artistic voices enrich learning. #DiverseArts #StudentInspiration maeia-artsednetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Our colleague Nafeesah Symonette's keynote address from the Northwest Michigan Arts & Culture Summit invites us to consider our roles as artists, leaders, and firekeepers in a time that needs us most. youtu.be/I5qdyungMf4.
Policy, Funding & Engagement
In February, the Michigan Department of Education disbursed $2,855,434 through 28 Section 33 grants for K-5 music and visual arts. We expect a new round of these grants to be open for applications by October 1. #ArtsFunding #Education
MSU’s Education Policy Fellowship Program explored arts education policy and practice. With Heather Vaughan-Southard, Barb Whitney, and fellow creative leaders, fellows got hands-on with the process—Dr. Beverly is pictured here making a pinch pot, embodying the connection between making and meaning.
Today’s glimmers: Julius Robert’s’ Asparagus and Ricotta Tart, a new book, a simple start to the day.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation
Weekending: get outside, craft (knit: I may have a thing for blue), cook, and plant (or admire what others may plant).
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #getoutside #knittersofbluesky
Weekending: carbonara, rewording the backyard, the only acceptable way to write an essay on intergenerational trauma is with ice cream, and the weeping cherry is in bloom.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation #home #gifts
Morning recess. Create.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #slowdown #nervoussystemregulation #oilpastels
Spring. Emergence. Growth. Strength. Let this be a lesson. #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
If abusers weren’t nice sometimes, the cycle of abuse would be incomplete. It’s how they retain access to those they are harming.
Morning recess. Take a break.
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#arts #nervoussystemregulation #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
Together we can advance arts education in Michigan! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the artlook® Michigan platform! Explore its features and join our vibrant arts community today. michigan.artlookmap.com
#ArtsEducation #artsinmichigan
Happy birthday, beautiful human! Wishing you all the best!
Pauses through the week: down time, date time, nature time.
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#knittersofblusky #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
I love discussion nights in class.
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#sockknitting #nervoussystemregulation #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
My favorite way to start the day.
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#morningpages #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
Casting on a new project while juggling all the things.
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#handknitting #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
#nervoussystemregulation
Savoring a brisk spring-ish morning.
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#getoutside #liveauthentically #leadauthentically #nervoussystemregulation
I use old tickets and tokens as bookmarks. Bet the me that went to this show in NYC in 2021 couldn’t have imagined myself reading at the mall while my teen daughter shops with her bestie.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically
Hold my calls. I am busy.
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#reader #liveauthentically #leadauthentically
Yesterday’s office of the day: Michigan’s Capitol building, Dept of Ed, Lansing Brewing Co for a working lunch (brewless).
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #artsed
I have reluctantly returned inside.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #getoutside #nervoussystemregulation
Highlights: Sunsoaking, knitting, listening to our teens play in the driveway, walking with a friend, coffee with the pup and not my computer.
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#liveauthentically #leadauthentically #getoutside #nervoussystemregulation
Lunch recess: windy walking meditation, local coffee, collecting textures.
