Guest Blog: Playwright Alex MacKeith On Education and SCHOOL PLAY
by Guest Blog: Alex MacKeith - February 15, 2017 School Play is set in the headteacher's office of St Barnabas' Primary School on 5 July 2017, the day SATs results are released. The headteacher, Jo Fell, knows that these results will determine the school's future as well as her own: over the course of one day her impulse to retain control brings h...
Teachers Are Invited to Experience the Inner Workings of the PCPA Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2016 The Teachers' Weekend - September 10 & 11 - is designed to give educators an up close and personal look into the PCPA Conservatory. They will see the immersive mentor-apprentice method of conservatory training in a professional environment. Teachers will spend two days working with professional acto... 
HBO Presents Adaptation of Anna Deavere's NOTES FROM THE FIELD, 2/24
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017 NOTES FROM THE FIELD, the adaptation of Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Deavere Smith's acclaimed one-woman show of the same name, will debut SATURDAY, FEB. 24 on HBO....
HBO Presents Adaptation of Anna Deavere's NOTES FROM THE FIELD, 2/24
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017 NOTES FROM THE FIELD, the adaptation of Tony and Pulitzer Prize nominee Anna Deavere Smith's acclaimed one-woman show of the same name, will debut SATURDAY, FEB. 24 on HBO....
Sir Lenny Henry Launches National Theatre's 'On Demand in Schools' Primary
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016 Sir Lenny Henry today launched On Demand in Schools Primary at Shenley Academy, Birmingham.... 
Alliance Presents Twist on ALICE IN WONDERLAND for Middle Schoolers
by Julie Musbach - October 20, 2017 Playwright Neeley Gossett (Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition finalist) and Actor/Playwright Steve Coulter (Edward Foote) have teamed up with Alliance Theatre Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families Rosemary Newcott to develop this year's new play for middle schoo... 
BergenPAC Announces Comedians Eddie B and Sinbad, ABBA Tribute, and More
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2018 New show on sale at bergenPAC: Eddie B Teachers Only Comedy Tour on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Sinbad on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 8 p.m.; Abba The Concert on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11 AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's ...
11 Schools to Benefit from $30,000 Arts Grant
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2016 Fifth grade theatrical students in the Hazelwood school district, arts education students with severe developmental disabilities at Boonslick State School, and nearly 400 musical students from Keeven Elementary School, are just a few of those who will benefit from the $30,000 in grants awarded to 11...
'Never, Ever Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days' is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 01, 2017 Gryphon House, Inc. has released the beautifully updated gift book of inspirational quotes and photos for educators, Never, Ever Serve Sugary Snacks on Rainy Days and Other Words of Wisdom for Teachers of Young Children. The award-winning publisher of early childhood resources redesigned the 6-inch-...
Lady Gaga Teams with Staples to Support Education & Inspire Positive Classroom Experiences Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017 Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. The partnership builds on Staples's long-standing commitment of supporting education and helping teachers and students....
Three Authors Receive Awards from NCTE
by Christina Mancuso - November 21, 2016 ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Authors Jason Reynolds, Melissa Sweet, and Marilyn Nelson were just announced winners of prestigious literacy awards from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)....
Diana Hess and Paula McAvoy win Grawemeyer Award in Education
by Christina Mancuso - December 01, 2016 LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Immigration. Gun control. Abortion. Gay rights. Religion. Are these and other polarizing topics too controversial to be discussed in today's high school classrooms?...
THE RIGHT TO BE LITERATE Wins Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development
by Christina Mancuso - September 02, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, IN - The Right to Be Literate: Six Essential Literacy Skills has won the Learning Magazine 2017 Teachers' Choice Award for Professional Development. Published by Solution Tree, a premier educational publisher and professional development provider, the title helps teachers ensure student...
Acting Teacher Studio Produces “Teen Actor Awards”, The World's Largest Teen Acting Competition.
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2016 Acting Teacher Studio Produces 'Teen Actor Awards', The World's Largest Teen Acting Competition....
Lady Gaga Teams with Staples to Support Education & Inspire Positive Classroom Experiences Nationwide
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017 Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. The partnership builds on Staples's long-standing commitment of supporting education and helping teachers and students....
Students in Elizabeth, NJ Dance on the Silk Road with Nai-Ni Chen 5/23
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017 As world leaders meet to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal to develop a new Silk Road, a group of students in from the Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy No. 26 in Elizabeth, NJ is learning about the Silk Road and taking a virtual journey. ...
TV Land Renews Sutton Foster-Led YOUNGER for Fifth Season
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 TV Land has renewed its most-watched and critically acclaimed comedies, YOUNGER – which has been named 'one of the juiciest comfort-watches' by BuzzFeed – and TEACHERS, which The Hollywood Reporter called 'a little surprise gem,' it was announced today by Frank Tanki, General Manager of TV Land.... 
The National Council Of Teachers Of English (NCTE) Announces Winners Of Prestigious Book Awards At 107th Annual Convention
by Robert Diamond - November 18, 2017 ... 
Nominate Your Favorite Educator for Kennedy Center's 2018 Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2018 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards, a series of annual grants that recognize inspiring teachers in any field of education across the United States.... 
Eddie B to Bring 'Teachers Only' Comedy Tour to The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017 Comedian Eddie B brings uncensored, raw, and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher's hectic life with 'Teachers Only Comedy Tour' to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8 p.m....
Scholastic Launches Leveled Bookroom 4.0 for K-6 Classrooms with Print Books, Instructional Materials, and More
by Robert Diamond - April 12, 2017 ...
Award-Winning Author Laurel McHargue Launches Haiku Contest
by Christina Mancuso - October 25, 2016 Ex-teacher and author Laurel McHargue understands bell-to-bell instruction. During her teaching years, she was always on the lookout for easy classroom warm-ups, unique full class assignments, short homework assignments, and easy-to-implement substitute/guest teacher lessons. She created Hai CLASS k... |
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