🎨 NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! 🎶
The latest "From Forest to Shore" podcast is here, and it's all about the beating heart of our schools: the Fine Arts Department! 🎭
Join us as we sit down with Brian Crook, Department Head of Fine Arts, to explore the vast and vibrant world of Music and Visual Arts in Stratford Public Schools! In this creative conversation, you'll learn about:
🎨The Arts Ecosystem: From K-12 Visual Arts, painting, and graphic design to performing ensembles (choir, band, orchestra), music technology, and theater!
🎨Skills for Life: How the arts are the proving ground for our Portrait of a Graduate competencies—building communicators, collaborators, and problem-solvers daily.
🎨Innovation Ahead: Getting excited about Modern Band (rock, pop, hip hop) being piloted at the middle school and the vision for music industry career connections!
Brian reminds us: "The arts, they're not a luxury. They are a necessity." Find out why!
Listen to the full episode now! https://stratfordpsct.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tech/page/podcast-links
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Get ready to tune in! We're diving deep into the heartbeat of our schools on the next From Forest to Shore podcast episode, airing Thursday, November 20th at 8:00 AM! 🎙️
We'll be talking with Brian Crook, Head of the Fine Arts Department, to explore the incredible music and visual arts programs that shape our students into communicators, collaborators, lifelong learners, and problem solvers.
From AP Studio Art and Orchestra to the awesome Bunnell-Stratford Marching Band, you'll be amazed by the extensive opportunities! Plus, hear about exciting new initiatives like the Modern Band Club and the future vision for music industry career pathways. 🚀
Brian reminds us: "The arts, they're not a luxury. They are a necessity. And they're not just for some, they're for everyone."
Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss how the arts are essential to developing the Portrait of a Graduate! 🎧
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Check Out our AI Family Series for all caregivers! 🤖 We're here to help you navigate the world of Artificial Intelligence.
In our latest session, "Talking to your child about AI with confidence," I'm joined by Dr. Diana DiIorio, Assistant Superintendent. We tackle the big questions:
🤔 What are kids asking about AI?
👨👩👧👦 Creating a safe space for AI use at home.
🧭 Guiding vs. Controlling your child's AI exploration.
🛑 Discussing AI risks without the fear factor.
Ready to confidently talk about AI with your student? Head over to our website for this session and a wealth of resources, micro-courses, and our monthly family AI challenge! 👇
Webinar Airs Tuesday, November 18 @ 7pm on YouTube.
🔗 Link in Bio!
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