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February is Black History month. May this be a reminder that our work towards becoming anti-racist is ongoing. Let’s embrace the stance that Black Lives Matter. Take time to expand your knowledge - learn and share stories of African American history, arts and culture with your students. Representation matters. All students need to see the good and important work of Black creatives. Here are some links to information and resources: BlackPast.org, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Northwest African American Museum, Library of Congress and the National Archives.
Thank you for all that you do in service of the arts in education,
Janet Hayakawa, Program Supervisor The Arts - Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet.Hayakawa@k12.wa.us Cell/Text: 360-764-6157
Art – “In a Daze” digital photography by Moira Mclaughlin, 2020 Superintendent’s Art Show
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District Verification Reports Required
OSPI annual reporting for Educational Technology, Health/PE, Arts, and Social Studies instruction and assessment are continuing this year. Reports have been modified and streamlined to reflect the challenges districts face this year. OSPI will contact districts when reporting templates are available.
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Campaign to Support Arts Education for All Students
This national campaign supports the right for all PreK-12 students to a high-quality school-based arts education in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts taught be certified professional arts educators in partnership with community arts providers. To learn more, click here.
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“The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman, the first National Youth Poet Laureate was invited to write and perform her poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. This lesson plan includes video of her performance along with prompts for critical thinking, analysis of the poem, and links to related resources. In 2018, she performed another compelling poem, ”Earthrise” – click here for the full text. And, as featured last month, Amanda Gorman recites her uplifting poem, “The Miracle of Morning.” For the full text of her poem click here.
Celebrate Black Lives
Patrisse Cullors and Noni Limar have curated a collection for Black Lives Matter that asks us to not only remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as an iconic Civil Rights leader, but as “a human being full of love, joy, play, and healing.” The artworks in the series reflects on the full extent and possibilities of Black life.
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Sissieretta Jones: The First Black Performer to Sing at Carnegie Hall
Sissieretta Jones (1868-1933) was heralded as one of the greatest singers of her generation at a time when access to most classical concert halls in the U.S. were closed to Black performers and patrons. Mezzo-Soprano, J’Nai Bridges comments about Sissieretta Jones, “She not only changed the opera world, she changed history. What a queen.” Learn more in this video. Support materials include discussion questions and a newspaper analysis activity.
Art – American Masters, WNET/New York Public Media
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NEW! National Museum of African American Music
This is the country’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced and inspired by African Americans. Located in Nashville, TN, the museum seeks to educate, preserve the legacy and celebrate the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Click here to learn more.
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“How Drawing Can Set You Free”
Visual artist Shantell Martin is featured in this TED Talk. She demonstrates how she uses line to create compelling art, and in the process it “connected my head to my heart and my hand to everything.” Listen to her story about how drawing taught her to fully engage with the world.
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Universal Hip Hop Museum
Located in the Bronx, this museum celebrates and preserves the history of local and global hip-hop music and culture to inspire, empower and promote understanding. This site provides many resources including music clips, videos, articles and timelines.
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Virtual Matinees for Students and Educators – February - May
Seattle Theatre Group presents this series of free and specially-priced programs to make the performing arts accessible. Workshops and study materials are available to expand student learning. Learn about performances and register here.
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Superintendent’s High School Student Art Show – Deadlines soon!
If students want to participate in the 2021 Superintendent’s Art Show, now is the time to reach out to your local Educational Service District to learn about their Regional Art Show application process and deadline. To qualify for the Superintendent’s Art Show, students must be nominated by a Regional Art Show.
For more information by ESD/region:
ESD 101: Northeast Mary Kempel - mkempel@esd.101.net
ESD 105: South Central Gayle Ames - gayle.ames@esd105.org
ESD 112: Southwest https://www.esd112.org/artshow/
ESD 113: Capital Region Dianna Avery - davery@esd113.org
ESD 114: Olympic Sarah Freitas - sarahf@oesd114.org
ESD 121: Puget Sound Dior Davenport - ddavenport@psesd.org
ESD 123: Southeast Lori Ballard - lballard@esd123.org
ESD 171: North Central https://www.wenatcheevalleymuseum.org/high-school-art-show/
ESD 189: Northwest https://www.nwesd.org/2021-nwesd-regional-high-school-art-show/
Art – “Eyes of Art” digital photography by Zoe Stinebaugh, 2020 Superintendent’s Art Show
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