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2012 Whole Schools Initiative Summer Institute: REVEALING STUDENT TALENT THROUGH THE ARTS
Posted Apr 27, 02:07 PM
July 16-19, 2012 at The MSU Riley Center for Education and the Arts – Meridian, Mississippi
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2011 Whole School Initiative Fall Cluster Meetings focused on the arts
Posted Nov 21, 11:18 AM
Last month, over 120 teachers, administrators, artists and parents gathered at Tupelo Middle School in Tupelo, St. Richard Catholic School in Jackson and the City Centre in Laurel to explore ways to use the arts within the new Common Core State Standards.
St. Richard Catholic School - Poetry Reading
Posted Nov 21, 11:14 AM
After an enjoyable Thanksgiving Feast, St. Richard 4th grade students hosted a Poetry Reading in Glynn Hall for their families and friends.
CREATIVITY AT WORK! The 2011 Whole Schools Initiative Summer Institute
Posted Aug 29, 08:25 PM
The 2011 Whole Schools Initiative Summer Institute was held July 17-21 at the Mississippi State University Riley Center in Meridian. This annual professional development opportunity gathered 300 teachers (pre-k through 12 & pre-service), artists, administrators and community arts supporters to learn strategies in arts integration.
2011 Art Camp at Oak Grove Primary
Posted Aug 29, 08:00 PM
Oak Grove Primary hosted their 2011 Art Camp, July 11-15. “Celebrate America” was the theme of this year’s week long camp making this the ninth year of the event.
New Blues Trail Lesson Plan
Posted Jul 12, 08:43 AM
We have just added the Mississippi Blues Trail lesson plan from last year’s Whole Schools Summer Institute in Meridian.
What we do:
The Whole Schools Initiative, Mississippi’s first comprehensive statewide arts education program, uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students in all disciplines. This unique program goes far beyond “art for art’s sake” and applies the learning power of the arts across the entire curriculum.
Our 5 goals:
- To improve student academic achievement through the integration of the arts into the basic curriculum.
- To enrich the lives of students by increasing their skills and knowledge in all arts disciplines.
- To assist the professional and personal growth of teachers and administrators through arts experiences.
- To use the arts to increase parental and community involvement in schools.
- To assist schools in building a sustainable system for supporting arts integration and arts infusion.
Would you like to work with the Whole Schools Initiative?
Here’s what we need:
- Current resume
- References
- Thumbnail photo (JPG/300 dpi)
- Bio (200 words)
- An essay explaining why you’d like to work with WSI schools and what you have to offer
A flexible schedule, ability to travel and WSI training required
Send information electronically to JEngle@arts.state.ms.us
Jodie Engle, Director
Proposals are now being accepted for short workshops to be presented at the 2012 Whole School Initiative Summer Institute and Fall Retreats. Ideas for curriculum tracks will be reviewed for the 2013 Whole School Initiative Summer Institute.
