Middle Level Division
Middle Level represents Grades 6-8. Divisions shall be made up of job-alike groups of the membership. Each Division shall have a National Director, National Director-Elect, Regional Directors and Regional Directors-Elect. The recognized Divisions below, through their Development Committees, shall study problems relating to members of the group the Division represents; shall propose publications, institutes, and conferences which will assist members and shall identify problems and recommend programs to meet the problems. Learn More
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April 4, 2018
external resource from Education Commission of the States, Check Out How Your State’s Policies Address the Arts in EducationThe 2018 Artscan at a Glance, updated annually to reflect changes in legislation, explores 13 combined policy areas related to K-12 arts education. This two-page resource shares top-level findings and provides a condensed, yet comprehensive, comparison of state policies.
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January 16, 2018
external resource from The National Endowment for the Arts, New Report Elevates Rigor of Arts-Integration Studies in Education SettingsThe NEA research director takes a look at a new report on 44 arts-integration programs covering different student populations (from pre-K to 12th grade) that have generated results that warrant each program’s inclusion in one of four “tiers of evidence" of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The National Endowment for the Arts
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June 7, 2018
external resource from Phi Delta Kappan, Call for Submissions: Phi Delta Kappan - March 2019 Issue - Rethinking the Curriculum. Deadline: December 1, 2018
In this issue, we take a close look at the K-12 curriculum, asking which subjects, content, and skills are most essential for students to learn, when, and at what depth? From the 1894 report of the Committee of Ten to 2010’s Common Core State Standards, what have been the major influences on curriculum design? Today, do the nation’s young people pursue a coherent course of study, or is the curriculum something of a mishmash?
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May 9, 2018
external resource from School Library Journal , Tips for Creating Makerspaces for Teens
Teenagers may be more engaged in makerspaces when given more autonomy over learning, some library media specialists say. Professor Sandra Hughes-Hassell also suggests creating a sense of shared ownership, in part, by referring to makerspaces as “our space" or "your space.”
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April 24, 2018
external resource from edutopia, Tips to Keep Middle-schoolers Excited about STEAM
Methods for teaching science, technology, engineering, art and math can change significantly from elementary to middle school, writes Kamalisha Green, an after-school programs director. In this blog post, Green offers tips to help preserve excitement about STEAM in middle school.
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April 9, 2018
“Artivism” IdeasAdvocacy ideas submitted by 2018 NAEA National Convention attendee, Laura Mack.
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March 14, 2018
external resource from Education Commission of the States, ArtScan at a Glance
This summary is updated annually to reflect changes in legislation concerning the arts in education. It includes arts education policies for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia
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March 2, 2018
external resource from eSchool News, 6 Strategies for Implementing STEAM throughout Your District
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. However, implementation is not as simple as following a new curriculum or purchasing materials. During the edWebinar “STEAM: Innovations That Solve Real World Problems,” Cheri Sterman, director of education, Crayola; Lucie Howell, director of learning and engagement, The Henry Ford; and James Wells, innovative teaching & learning manager, Crayola, explained the movement’s genesis and offered strategies for a successful transition.
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February 28, 2018
NAEA Advisory: Theorems in Visual Art: Art and Math Teacher Collaboration toward Creative LeadershipNAEA Advisory: Theorems in Visual Art: Art and Math Teacher Collaboration toward Creative Leadership (Spring 2018)
