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Professional Development
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Update on Scholars of Distinction for 2020-2021
November 2, 2020
The Minnesota Scholars of Distinction Award Program has nurtured and recognized distinguished achievement by highly motivated, self-directed students since 2005. During the 2020-2021 school year, the program will pause for a review of the leadership, mathematics, science, social studies, science, technology, engineering,…
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Spooky Graphic Novels for October’s Spooky Season
October 20, 2020
October is Spooky Season! For many in the Perpich community, it is their favorite time of year. It’s the season to dress up in fun costumes, watch scary movies/tv shows, read creepy books, and add pumpkin spice to almost everything you ingest!…
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Mary Harding, Dance Instructor, Elected to the Board of Directors of the National Dance Education Organization
October 12, 2020
Mary Harding, Perpich Dance Instructor, was elected to the policy board of directors for the National Dance Education Organization in October, 2020. Her three year term begins in November, 2020.
The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing dance…
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Dedication Day 2020
October 12, 2020
Dedication Day at Perpich is an important tradition that embraces community, history, and the commitment to developing self and one’s connection to the arts and each other. Speakers include alumni as well as students and faculty. Our community of staff, faculty, students,…
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Arts Education Data Project Expanded: Tell Your Story
October 12, 2020
Access to arts education: how does your district compare?
The Arts Education Data Project has been expanded to include all grade levels K-12 and to include the 2017-2018 school year. This data collected by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) allows us to… -
Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board
September 28, 2020
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced an appointment to the Board of Directors for Perpich Center for Arts Education. Molly Chase joins the Board as of September 28, 2020.
Drawn to Minnesota’s rich arts culture, Molly Chase moved to…
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Perpich Partners with Penumbra and NEW DAWN
September 25, 2020
Stephanie Lein Walseth, Ph.D., Education Specialist in Theater, is making important connections with theater organizations in Minnesota. With her direction, Perpich is partnering with Penumbra Theatre and NEW DAWN Theatre Company to provide educational opportunities on the topics of equity and anti-racism….
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Latinx Fiction Titles By and About Latinx People
September 16, 2020
September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s a time for Americans to celebrate “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Reading fiction is a wonderful…
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Celebrating National Arts in Education Week 2020
September 14, 2020
National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week that follows the second Sunday of September as National Arts in Education Week….