Midland University Students Advocate for Theater Education Endorsements in Nebraska Students urge the state to provide theater education endorsements for aspiring teachers.

Students in Nebraska are rallying for a theater education endorsement, passionately arguing that it will transform their careers and the future of theater in schools.

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#NE #CitizenPortal #TheaterEducation #StudentAdvocacy

This was meant for a game at the theater…but was nixxed when savvier minds explained the issue. Still…😂😂😂 #theatereducation

Sparta Area School District approves 9 to 5 musical after communication criticisms Sparta School Board moves forward with 9 to 5 musical while addressing communication gaps.

The Sparta Area School District is set to stage "9 to 5" this fall, but rising communication issues threaten to dim the excitement and collaboration needed for a successful production.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #TheaterEducation #StudentExperience #CoCurricularCollaboration

Jack Kelly leads New York Newsies in historic strike against Pulitzer's paper Newsies across New York unite under Jack Kelly to launch a citywide strike.

The cast of "Newsies" is not just preparing for a show; they're igniting a movement with community engagement and innovative promotional strategies to inspire the next generation.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #TheaterEducation #CommunityEngagement #NewYorkCommunity #YouthOutreach

Jack rallies workers to strike against Pulitzer's unfair labor practices Jack urges workers to unite and strike for fair treatment and labor rights

The cast of "Newsies" is not just putting on a show; they're igniting a movement for social justice by highlighting the struggles of young workers from 1899 to today.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #TheaterEducation #CommunityEngagement #NewYorkArtists #SocialJustice

2025 International Arts Education Week!

Mages, W. K. (2008). Does creative drama promote language development in early childhood?  A review of the methods and measures employed in the empirical literature. Review of Educational Research 78(1), 124-152. doi.org/10.3102/0034...

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2025 International Arts Education Week!

Throwback Thursday Article

Mages, W. K. (2024). Pitch (not) perfect: My quixotic journey in the world of music. The AutoEthnographer, 4(2). theautoethnographer.com/pitch-not-pe... 

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Celebrating International Arts Education Week!

May 19-May 25, 2025

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Cast of Peter Pan prepares for flying debut and choreography challenges Peter Pan cast excited for flying workshop and overcoming choreography difficulties next week.

The West-Allis-West Milwaukee School District is about to take flight with their upcoming production of "Peter Pan," featuring a thrilling flying workshop for the entire cast!

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#WI #ArtisticInnovation #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #TheaterEducation

This episode is full of real talk, big laughs, and a whole lot of heart. Join us as we reconnect and recharge—because educators, we’re all in this together!
#TeachersPepRally #EducationPodcast #TeacherLife #EdCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #TheaterEducation #STEM #SelfCareForTeachers

Song of the day #willywonka #theaterdirecting #theatermagic #pureimagunatuon #theatereducation

The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skills Researchers find that even when middle schoolers are only viewing an artistic work such as a play, empathy and other skills get a boost.

Love this! #theater #socialandemotionallearning #SEL #socialemotionallearning #theatereducation #artseducation #education

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Bellevue North High School performs Every Brilliant Thing addressing mental health stigma Students perform Every Brilliant Thing to highlight mental health awareness and community support.

Belvoir North High School's powerful performance of "Every Brilliant Thing" is breaking the silence on mental health and inviting the community to join in the conversation about joy amidst struggle.

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#IL #MentalWellness #TheaterEducation #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport

Love when kids get creative anywhere they can. 🎭❤️
#theaterarts #theatereducation

This was a topic we didn't discuss in our interview on #theatereducation and #acting; the constant exposure to rejection. You put so much of YOU into an audition. Is the #rejection experience different? Harder? It's not a situation of revise/resumit or engage in more skills training?