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Florick, Laura; Greene, Jay P.; Levenberg, Rebecca; Pogue, Rebecca – Phi Delta Kappan, 2021
The near-term social-emotional and academic benefits of arts-based field trips has been well documented, but a new study shows that multiple arts-based field trips can have positive effects that endure for multiple years. Laura Florick, Jay P. Greene, Rebecca Levenberg, and Rebecca Pogue describe a partnership between a school district and arts…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Arts Centers, School Community Programs, Student Attitudes
Illingworth, Amy – Phi Delta Kappan, 2016
One district, South Bay Union School District, devises and executes a comprehensive strategy that includes training for district staff, teachers and coaches, including using PLCs and professional development in the implementation of Common Core English language arts standards.
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Language Arts, English Instruction, School Districts
Moeller, Mary; Cutler, Kay; Fiedler, Dave; Weier, Lisa – Phi Delta Kappan, 2013
Implementation of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) into the Camelot Intermediate School curriculum in Brookings, South Dakota, has fostered the development of creative and critical thinking skills in 4th- and 5th-grade students. Making meaning together by observing carefully, deciphering patterns, speculating, clarifying, supporting opinions, and…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Grade 4, Grade 5