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  • Banned Books from Perpich Library

    October 15, 2025

    Banned Books Week was October 5th-11th. There has been an increase in the attempts by various people and governing bodies to remove “controversial” books from schools and public libraries. The vast majority of these books are about people of color and/or the…

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  • Mary Harding, Dance Instructor, Presents at 2025 National Dance Education Organization Conference

    October 10, 2025

    Mary Harding (standing left) presents at National Dance Education Organization

    Mary Harding, Perpich Dance Instructor and Dance Education Specialist, was a presenter at the national conference of National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) in early October, 2025. Harding, who was…

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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board

    September 18, 2025
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the following appointment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board is: David Hastings.
    The Board of Perpich Center for Arts Education manages the Perpich Center agency. The Board…

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  • Novels and Graphic Novels by Latine Authors from Perpich Library

    September 17, 2025

    It’s National Hispanic/Latine Month (September 15-October 15)! In honor of it, the library is featuring some fabulous novels (and a couple of graphic novels) by Latine authors.

    Latine is a gender-neutral term “used when referring to a group of people of multiple genders…

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  • Dedication Day 2025

    September 16, 2025

    The annual Dedication poster, signed by all students

    Dedication Day 2025 was September 15. Dedication is a Perpich tradition where new students and faculty/staff are welcomed into the Perpich community. The ceremony featured speeches from seniors and an alum,…

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  • Notre École Charter School Teachers Partner with Perpich

    August 26, 2025

    On August 25, Perpich Center was excited to welcome the staff from Notre École French Immersion STEAM Charter School to campus for a full day of professional development. Music teacher, Steve Perkins, worked with Perpich Center’s Music Education Specialist, Dr. Michael Buck,…

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  • New Dance and Physical Education Books from Perpich Library

    August 21, 2025

    The Perpich Library is working at bolstering the dance and physical education areas of the professional collection. These are the fabulous books that were added most recently.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more…

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  • 2025 Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop: Rhythm and Legacy

    August 19, 2025

    Dance educators travelled from as far away as Ely, Minnesota to attend Rhythm and Legacy on August 14, 2025. This year, the Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop focused on both modern Afro-Caribbean and tap dance.

    Dance Education Specialist Mary Harding…

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  • Educators Gather for Arts Integration Work Day

    August 18, 2025

    Teams from five metro schools, teaching grades 1st – 8th, came to Perpich Center on August 14, 2025 for the Arts Integration Work Day. Goals for the day were to 1) take away a working understanding of arts integration and 2) collaborate…

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