A number of performing arts organizations have joined forces to commission a study on the effects of COVID-19 on the return to the rehearsal hall. It is important to understand what risks exist in performing arts classrooms and performance venues. Specifically, the study will examine aerosol rates produced by wind instrumentalists, vocalists, and even actors, and how quickly … [Read more...] about Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum – Webinar Recording
On May 19, 2020, Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) hosted its first-ever Wisconsin Educator Forum with guests Tamara Mouw and Julie Palkowski from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teaching & Learning team. During this one-hour discussion attended by over 220 WSMA member school educators and guests, we learned more about current conversations happening … [Read more...] about WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum – Webinar Recording
WMEA and NAfME Advocacy, Distance Teaching, and Professional Learning Resources
Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) is the federated state affiliate to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). These organizations appreciate all that you are doing for your students because their well-being comes first, and both want to support our educators with quality resources. WMEA will be unveiling several tools and resources in the coming weeks … [Read more...] about WMEA and NAfME Advocacy, Distance Teaching, and Professional Learning Resources
Wisconsin Office of School Safety: K-12 Cybersecurity Recommendations
As the use of virtual meeting technology increases, it is important to consider cybersecurity for staff and students. Please see the attached documents prepared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s School Safety Team. Remember that any system that can be used to deliver online courses or host meetings has advantages … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Office of School Safety: K-12 Cybersecurity Recommendations