Professional Development

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  Jeremy Holien Gives Commencement Address at Minnesota State University Moorhead

  January 14, 2021

  Jeremy Holien, Education Specialist in Visual and Media Arts, was honored to be the commencement speaker for Minnesota State University Moorhead’s December ceremony for the Schools and Departments of Arts and Humanities. During his speech, he encouraged the graduates to “live in…

  
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  Winter Reading for Homebound Adventures

  December 15, 2020

  Winter is the best time to curl up with a hot drink and a good book. Since most of us are homebound, books are currently the safest way to travel. Here are some wintery book recommendations to help get you through the…

  
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  Dr. Heather Mueller Joins Perpich Board of Directors

  Dr. Heather Mueller

  November 24, 2020

  Perpich Center for Arts Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Mueller as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Mueller is Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education. “As someone who…

  
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  Honoring Native American Heritage Month

  November 17, 2020

  November is Native American Heritage Month when we honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and continuing contributions of Native peoples.

  It is especially important, as residents of Minnesota, to acknowledge that the land we are living on is the homeland of…

  
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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…