It takes little effort to realize that the standard classical music fare one finds in orchestral concert halls and, though to a lesser extent, in the catalogues of recorded music, is and has been markedly deficit in black composers. While there have been notable recordings of music by black composers, more attention to this music … Continue reading Black Classical Music Composers That Matter
Month: July 2020
Education Is In A State of Financial Peril
Municipalities have spent a large amount of money on fighting the COVID-19 virus in their communities. St. Louis had spent 2.3 million dollars in April. The School Superintendents Association estimates the average school district will spent 1.8 million dollars on COVID-19 expenses just to reopen schools. Kansas City will spend more than $2 million on cleaning, … Continue reading Education Is In A State of Financial Peril
Best Practices for Distance Learning
As teachers prepare for the start of a new school year, there is plenty of uncertainty and controversy over just what that re-opening will look like. One thing that does not seem to be much in doubt is that some measure of distance learning will still be needed. Whether districts decide to keep all students … Continue reading Best Practices for Distance Learning
What Will It Take To Allow Children to Return to School During The Pandemic?
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists into the next school year, most districts are facing the question of whether or not they should re-open schools, and if so, how to accomplish a re-opening that is safe for students, their families, and teachers. An examination of this issue raises many questions, all of which are difficult to … Continue reading What Will It Take To Allow Children to Return to School During The Pandemic?
Social Justice in the Classroom: What Is It and How Does It Work?
During the present time, one can hardly avoid hearing the term "social justice" on a daily basis. People in great numbers are demanding it, apologizing for avoiding it, and expressing anger at being denied it. The phrase contains two words, both important to understanding its meaning. Social refers to friendly, mutually beneficial relationships. From the word … Continue reading Social Justice in the Classroom: What Is It and How Does It Work?
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