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Matt Derstine

Reckoning with Reality

I have heard a lot of good things at a teachers’ institute. Now, it’s time to get in gear and do it all, right? Not so fast. Becoming a better teacher takes time and experience and often comes with hard knocks to soften my heart....

A Word Fitly Spoken

Patrons, teachers, and board members all legitimately discuss school challenges with those beside them. Does your board adequately engage with patrons and teachers in these conversations? Does your board create the necessary...

School Boards with Hindsight

It has been said that you can see what happened better than what is going to happen; however, are we truly learning from the faults and victories of the past?

Music Workshops Part 1

What are some reasons for teaching music in our schools? Come explore the ingredients for good music. What is the determining factor in what makes music good or bad?

Music Workshops Part 2

What are some reasons for teaching music in our schools? Come explore the ingredients for good music. What is the determining factor in what makes music good or bad?

Music Workshops Part 3

What are some reasons for teaching music in our schools? Come explore the ingredients for good music. What is the determining factor in what makes music good or bad?

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