Today the Wisconsin Music Strong coalition released a letter to our state's school administrators and school board members. As Wisconsin state music associations, music education non-profits, music business owners, music educators, and administrators, we are here to help educators to figure out the “how” of music education for this fall. We are committed to ensuring teachers … [Read more...] about Music Education in Wisconsin – Letter to School Administrators
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COVID-19 Aerosol Study Update
Preliminary results for woodwinds and brass instruments are scheduled for July 10th while preliminary results for debate, singing and theatre are expected by July 25th. Guidance to be available shortly afterwards. (Update: National Federation of State High School Associations, July 3, 2020). More information>> … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Aerosol Study Update
Wisconsin Performing Arts Education Consortium COVID-19 Guidance
Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA), Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA), Wisconsin High School Forensic Association (WHSFA) and Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Education (AWTE) are a consortium of Wisconsin educational performing arts organizations, working with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI) and Department of Health Services (DHS) to provide … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Performing Arts Education Consortium COVID-19 Guidance
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
Resources Shared During Wisconsin Educator Forum
Several resources were shared by Julie Palkowski, WI DPI Arts & Creativity Consultant, during the WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum hosted on Tuesday, May 19: Arts Educators: You are invited to attend online arts education sessions. These are scheduled from 12-12:45pm CST, and the next scheduled session is Thursday, May 21. Julie Palkowski, PhD, Arts & Creativity … [Read more...] about Resources Shared During Wisconsin Educator Forum