professional development

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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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  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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  Perpich Hosts Native Authors Book Fair

  August 14, 2025

  On August 12, 2025, the Native Authors Book Fair drew the attention of well over 100 attendees—K-12 arts and non-arts educators, library media specialists, curriculum leaders, librarians, professors in higher education, and community members. It was a great afternoon for everyone!

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  Author Teresa Peterson Presents in Native Authors & Artists Series

  April 16, 2025

  Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Teresa Peterson (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and member of the Upper Sioux Community) as our guest on April 15, 2025 in our Native Authors & Artists Series. Teresa’s work has been recognized by the Minnesota State Arts…

  
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  Ely Teachers Work with Dance Education Specialist Mary Harding

  March 27, 2025

  A group of teachers in Ely Public Schools recently worked with Perpich Dance Instructor and Dance Education Specialist, Mary Harding, to incorporate more movement into their lessons. The afternoon went by quickly, as they worked through various interdisciplinary strategies, used jazz choreography…

  
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  Author Kim Sigafus Presents in Native Authors & Artists Series

  March 12, 2025

  Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Kim Sigafus (White Earth Nation) as our guest on March 11, 2025 in our Native Authors & Artists Series. Kim is an internationally-published, award-winning author and speaker. She writes in many genres, and talked about bringing…

  
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  Author Marcie Rendon Presents in Native Authors Series

  November 20, 2024

  Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation), award-winning author, playwright, poet, and freelance writer as our guest on November 19, 2024 in our Native Authors Series. The series of guest speakers is specifically designed to introduce K-12 educators…

  
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  Authors Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock Present in Native Authors Series

  October 9, 2024

  Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock as the first presenters in the second year of the Native Authors & Artists Series hosted by Perpich’s Professional Development and Resource Programs (PDR). The Peacocks’ presentation was on October 8,…

  
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  Professor and Author Dr. Anton Treuer Presents in Native Authors Series

  Dr. Anton Treuer (right) signs a book for Perpich student, Rhonda Hoagland (Visual Arts 2024)

  May 2, 2024

  Perpich welcomed Dr. Anton Treuer, professor and author, as the third presenter in the new Native Authors & Artists Series hosted by Perpich’s Professional…