Professional Learning

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Affili-Nation: Young Audiences of Abilene

Jun 20, 2017 | sara@ya.org

Often, an organization is only perceived through its events, programs, and results (as it is intended to). Affili-Nations mission is to introduce the YA community to the incredible people in each Affiliate organization who make the magic happen. Meet Diane Hunt, Executive Director for Young Audiences of Abilene.    Diane accepted the position as Executive Director of Young…

Arts in Ed Spotlight: Bringing Music into the Classroom

Jun 19, 2017 | sara@ya.org

"Incorporating music into almost any class can be a great way to teach content—and it doesn’t take special training or expensive resources." - Maria Alegria   Music as an artform is malleable, constantly changing, and complex as a language. Which is why music is always perceived in so many ways. The task of incorporating music into an academic setting can often seem daunting if…

Teaching Artist Certificate Program Offered at Teachers College!

Jun 14, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Teachers College at Columbia University's Teaching Artist Certificate Program is like no other. Because of this, Young Audiences of New York has been able to work with amazing teaching artists that bring positive influence in the classroom through art. Posted on the Teachers College Website, the article talks about what makes this program so succesful and how YANY has benefited from it. Read the…

National Executive Director, David Dik, Writes AEP Guest Blog About Digital Transformation!

Apr 7, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

David Dik, national executive director of Young Audiences, discusses the role of technology in the arts education field and how technological advancements have created more openings for expression and study. David Dik is the first Arts Education Partnership (AEP) guest blogger for Education Commission of the States' Ed Note blog. Mr. Dik writes how technology is becoming more evident in all…

Young Audiences of Massachusetts Brings Arts Learning to Local Boston Area Hospitals

Mar 3, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Incorporating the arts in the healing process not only helps to stimulate the mind, but studies show that the arts can help aid in physical healing as well.  According to an article “The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of Current Literature” by Heather Stuckey “Engagement with creative activities has the potential to contribute toward reducing stress and depression…

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia Newly Appointed CEO Christine Everly

Feb 28, 2017 | lisa@ya.org

Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia is proud to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Christine Everly.    Everly joins YAV with 30+ years of business experience as a financial services executive with Bank of America. She completed her MBA and BBA at Temple University. Everly observed first-hand how the arts affected the lives and development of her…

The 26th Annual Young Audiences Leadership Forum

Sep 28, 2016 | marcus@ya.org

This year, the Leadership Forum will focus on Fund Raising—new strategies and ideas—and specific challenges for the YA network. The forum provides an opportunity to actively engage with your peers and members of the YA National board in the comfortable environment of one of New York finest private clubs. The day begins with breakfast followed by an inter-active session for affiliate board…

Educators and Arts Organizations "Motivate - Engage - Transform" at Houston Arts Partners Conference

Sep 16, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

Contributed by Faith Webber, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at Young Audiences of Houston On September 9 and 10, 2016, a thousand educators, campus and district leaders, and teaching artists from across Texas gathered at the Alley Theatre and Jones Hall in downtown Houston for the 6th annual Houston Arts…

“Engaged Students Start with Engaged Teachers” YANJ/EP’s Professional Development Program

Jul 25, 2016 | sophie@ya.org

For some teachers, the summer may provide time to relax, take their minds off of the hectic months of school and possibly travel to inspiring locations across the world. However, this is not the case for the teachers involved in the programs of Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania (YANJ/EP). Teachers and teaching artists who are members of YANJ/EP’s Creativity Consultant Project…

Opportunity for Arts Educators: NCCAS Seeking Adjudicators to Score High School Student Work

Apr 27, 2016 | jarred@ya.org

April 26, 2016 - The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) is issuing an invitation for arts educators interested in serving as adjudicators of the high school student work collected from diverse school settings across the nation as part of the 2015-16 Model Cornerstone Assessment (MCA) Pilot Project. The MCA high school pilot, partially funded by a grant from the National Endowment…