Musical theater for November in Maryland, Illinois
School musicals require a coordinated effort from 100s of students, teachers, & other community members. Support & be entertained.
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The federal budget and Title II funding
A closer look at Washington's attempts to pass a budget reveals some strategic cuts to programs that could affect teacher quality.
Now on to a marching band championship in Colo.
The state marching band championship is under way in Colorado, culminating in finals this weekend at the Air Force Academy.
Ames band members walk off during national anthem
13 band members at Ames H.S. in Iowa walked off during the national anthem at a football game Friday. Protests continue.
Addams Family opens on Halloween at Neoga
Some musicals have already closed in Illinois, while others are starting to pick up: Conant, Joliet, Neoga, Niles West. See our database.
Chance the Rapper: Take Lyft & give to CPS arts ed
If you get a ride from Lyft in Chicago, you can round up your fare to the next dollar and have the extra money help support arts ed in Chicago.
Marching Band Excellence Utility now in beta testing
We publish today a web app for monitoring the progress of all bands competing in the Illinois marching band or Bands of America circuits.
Games begin tomorrow for a Ga. marching band
Marching band competitions and festivals are in full swing across America, including at East Hall H.S. in Gainesville, Ga. Looking good!
Student art in Realm of the Gods art show, Maui
How closely art is tied to conservation of the Earth's natural beauty! This is esp. true in places like Hawai'i, a student reports.
Using the national anthem in protest isn’t a new idea
Poets and other artists were using the national anthem in protest long before the NFL was a spark of an idea in anyone's mind.