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Welcome to the May/June issue of Artnotes, Glencoe's eNewsletter about art and music education. This issue's theme is arts advocacy. Each month Glencoe/McGraw-Hill will offer Artnotes to provide additional support and information to you, our middle and high school art and music educators.


Feature Stories

Art as Advocator

By Iris Binor
Art Teacher
Hyde Park Academy High School
Chicago, Illinois

Iris Binor describes how art can be a catalyst for finding meaning in the face of adversity and bringing awareness to the lives of urban high school students, faculty, and administration.
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Arts Advocacy: Small Things Mean A Lot!

By Michael Jothen
Professor of Music,
Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Dr. Jothen writes that the Arts are a part of everyday life. When educators intentionally advocate for the Arts, life will be richer.
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Teacher Tip-What Works!

The Trifecta of Successful Arts Advocacy

By Matt Harbourt, Art Teacher
George Ellery Hale Middle School
Woodland Hills, CA
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Why Advocacy for Art?

By Jackie Ellett, Ed. S. in Art Education
Duncan Creek Elementary
Gwinnett County
Hoschton, GA
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Advocacy: Flourishing in Tough Times

By Carol Dissmeyer
Music Department Chair and Choral Educator
Perry Hall High School
Nottingham, Maryland
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Advocacy: Success through Relationships!

By Diane Penny
Vocal, Orchestral, and General Music Educator
Monticello High School
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Professional Development

Looking for professional development opportunities? Find out how and where to get staff development through conferences and vendors.
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Arts Education Organizations

View our menu of links to arts and music education organizations and associations that support and represent educators.
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Conferences & Events

View a select listing of upcoming art and music education conferences and other events.
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Teacher's Poll
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