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Essentially A+ S01 E04: The Art & Science of Teaching (2022) In this episode, we’re comparing and contrasting the A+ Essentials of Multiple Learning Pathways and the Arts. We'll hear how brain-based research and a comprehensive arts approach combine to produce creative and engaging education. ---- A+ Schools is the longest-running, arts-based whole-school reform model in the nation. A signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council, A+ schools develop a creative culture in which the state’s mandated curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration, with the arts continuously woven into every student’s learning experience. Teachers and administrators in an A+ School are trained on the A+ Essentials - eight foundational components that s transform a school’s practice, priorities and identity—building an environment where teachers and students are excited to learn together. In the "Essentially A+" podcast, we explore the A+ Essentials and bring you practical tips from the A+ network that will help you grow along your A+ journey. To find out more about A+, check us out on the web at https://www.ncarts.org/aplus-schools/ and join the conversation about Experiential Learning and Enriched Assessment on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aplusnc

Essentially A+ S01 E03: Many Hands Make Light Work (2021) In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the intersection of the A+ Essentials Curriculum and Collaboration. We’ll explore integrating curriculum and collaborative lesson planning and hear the benefits of each. Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot ---- A+ School's is the longest-running, arts-based whole-school reform model in the nation. A signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council, A+ schools develop a creative culture in which the state’s mandated curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration, with the arts continuously woven into every student’s learning experience. Teachers and administrators in an A+ School are trained on the A+ Essentials - eight foundational components that s transform a school’s practice, priorities and identity—building an environment where teachers and students are excited to learn together. In the "Essentially A+" podcast, we explore the A+ Essentials and bring you practical tips from the A+ network that will help you grow along your A+ journey. To find out more about A+, check us out on the web at https://www.ncarts.org/aplus-schools/ and join the conversation about Experiential Learning and Enriched Assessment on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aplusnc

Essentially A+ S01 E02: Hands On, Mind On(2020) In this episode, we seek to find out more about creative, engaging instruction and assessment that can help present a fuller picture of the learner and increase achievement. ---- A+ School's is the longest-running, arts-based whole-school reform model in the nation. A signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council, A+ schools develop a creative culture in which the state’s mandated curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration, with the arts continuously woven into every student’s learning experience. Teachers and administrators in an A+ School are trained on the A+ Essentials - eight foundational components that s transform a school’s practice, priorities and identity—building an environment where teachers and students are excited to learn together. In the "Essentially A+" podcast, we explore the A+ Essentials and bring you practical tips from the A+ network that will help you grow along your A+ journey. To find out more about A+, check us out on the web at https://www.ncarts.org/aplus-schools/ and join the conversation about Experiential Learning and Enriched Assessment on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aplusnc

Essentially A+ S01E01: More Than A Feeling (2019) In this episode, we explore how an A+ school creates their own signature “hum” and what deliberate decisions behind the scenes go into the creation of a fun, engaging and creative community for teachers and students. ---- A+ School's is the longest-running, arts-based whole-school reform model in the nation. A signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council, A+ schools develop a creative culture in which the state’s mandated curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration, with the arts continuously woven into every student’s learning experience. Teachers and administrators in an A+ School are trained on the A+ Essentials - eight foundational components that s transform a school’s practice, priorities and identity—building an environment where teachers and students are excited to learn together. In the "Essentially A+" podcast, we explore the A+ Essentials and bring you practical tips from the A+ network that will help you grow along your A+ journey. To find out more about A+, check us out on the web at https://aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov and join the conversation about school climate and infrastructure on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aplusnc