Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
A few weeks ago, the trailer for Summer of Soul popped up on my Instagram Feed and it has been on my mind ever since. Recently I have had a hard time getting excited about movie releases but I am absolutely geeking out for this one. “It’s a music documentary like no other, because while […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
As we move into Spring and Summer I keep adding more songs to my Spotify playlists that I can play on full blast while I drive around town or going out to hike or camp. The song Humility is definitely one of those songs. While it came out in 2018 some of the lyrics feel […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
If you’re looking to get a little more music in your life this summer you should absolutely check out this Summer Music Series, facilitated by local Music Therapist Elizabeth Mendez. There will be three different topics offered in this series, including Songwriting, one for ages 9-13 and one for ages 13-19, Music and Chill for […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
Chesley Talissé explains the concept better than I ever could. She states: “Community is a fundamental aspect of our experience of music—it tends to unite people, forming bonds that might not exist otherwise. It connects different cultures, promoting diversity and growth. Music encourages creative thinking, discipline, leadership, and problem solving. And it’s a medium for […]
Curated by Meg Birmingham — May 18, 2021
“Music Not Only Changes Our Mood, But It Also Changes the Way We Think and Our Perception of the World.” Unknown
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021
Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” -Alice Morse Earle.
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021
We are proud of our partnership with the San Juan Unified School District. We value the relationship and the time we spend with the students and staff of the Students With A Voice (SWAV) and Equity Community Collaboration programs. This year there are many members of the San Juan Unified community that will be retiring. […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021
“WAKE ME UP” is a chart-topping single by Swedish DJ Avicii. The electronic dance track introduces elements of country, pop, and rock into a pulsing dance beat and has soulful vocals courtesy of Aloe Blacc. The song is about finding the path to happiness and fulfillment, despite the darkness and confusion many people struggle through […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021
May is Get Caught Reading Month! A perfect time to encourage everyone to dive into a book or two (or ten or twenty). It’s also a great way, for teachers, to informally formatively benchmark all of the hard work you’ve put into reading instruction this year. The shared joy and pride of those “Aha! moments” […]
Curated by Vicki Stockbridge — May 9, 2021
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Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021
When Black students are taught by a Black teacher, they are significantly more likely to graduate high school and consider attending college. This week, Rhys, 18, will complete his freshman year remotely as part of the inaugural class of the African American Male Teacher Initiative at Huston-Tillotson University. The first-of-its-kind program was created in partnership […]
Curated by Nicoda Adams — May 3, 2021
I was recently introduced to Noah Kahan’s music by a friend and I’ve fallen in love with it. Busyhead is based on those days we have where even the easy things seem hard. Kahan describes the song as representing “anxiety, deep thought, perspective, and stuff like that”. Give Busyhead a listen here!