As some communities in the United States open K-12 schools, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which schools can help protect students, teachers, administrators, and staff and slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools can determine, in collaboration with state and local health officials to the extent possible, whether and how to implement these considerations while … [Read more...] about Considerations for Schools – CDC.gov May 19, 2020 Report
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Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
"Music for All" hosted a webinar entitled, "What Now & How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19" on May 19, 2020. This webinar provided a compilation of instrumental music education information and research to date from leading associations, organizations, and composers. During this webinar, hosted by Bob Morrison, resource listeners will … [Read more...] about Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
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
Performing Arts Leaders Provide Student Opportunities Through Online Showcases
In the same way that it has halted action on the athletic fields and running tracks, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed a collective silence within auditoriums and concert halls across the United States, where high school performing arts students would otherwise be displaying their musical, oratorical and theatrical talents. For many NFHS member and affiliate … [Read more...] about Performing Arts Leaders Provide Student Opportunities Through Online Showcases