Every Vote Counts - Just Vote

11/8/2016

Each and every one of the following have been driven by politics and politicians: NCLB, ESSA, school choice, public versus private, school funding, testing mandates, Title I, II, III, IV and more… Yet, teachers take the “I’m not political” stance. Can you seriously afford not to be political? Can you just be silent given the current political choices facing us in our state?

Phone calls have been made; postcards sent; doors knocked and rallies attended. We have one week left to cast our votes for the candidates of our choice. Year after year, I have heard that a fairly large percentage of teachers did not exercise their right to vote. Didn’t vote…. let that sink in for a minute. Curriculum is political. Standards are political. Testing is political. Education is political. Please take time to fill in your ballot and vote. I’d be very pleased if I saw 100 percent of our teachers vote, but even 80 percent would be remarkable to see.

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Youth Art Month

The Youth Art Month
2022 Art Show
at the Montana State Capitol is fast approaching!

• If you would like to participate please beginning preparing artworks for the show!
• Each teacher can send two to three 2-D pieces, pending scale & response
• Works must be mounted/matted and hang-able (hot glue and string works great)
• We use Command strips on marble to hang, so works can’t be too heavy
• NO FRAMES unless YOU provide the easel
• 3-D works are encouraged, number is not as limited but please think of media when shipping

To register artworks, please fill out a separate form for each student located at the following link: https://forms.gle/x5HvLozL9rTfkK9UA //forms.gle/qSyhFfCGRqj96JQE8
(The registration link is also available on the Youth Art Month Website)

Important Dates:
Feb. 3 - Mail art:
Victor Daniel,
MAEA Youth Art Month Chair
C/O Helena High School
1300 Billings Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Feb. 23 - Show Install
Youth Art Month Show : Through March
April 6 - Takedown

Please email
vdaniel@helenaschools.org

Belgrade art teachers welcome students, teachers
to the Montana
Art Invitational

Hello,
Art Teachers of Montana!
This April 29-March 1, come join us here in beautiful Belgrade, Montana, for our annual Montana Art Invitational (MAI).
What is MAI exactly? Well, my friends, it's an amazing opportunity for your students to experience art outside of the classroom.
It includes classes showcasing local artists who are excited to share their techniques, a look at what it is like to go to art school here at MSU, and fun games to get to know our awesome Montana art community.
Students will be housed over the weekend here at Belgrade High School, meals provided, with a small fee of $35 to cover costs of materials.
Our Covid-19 policy reflects our district's decision to strongly recommend masks.
Please consider this opportunity. As a fellow art teacher, we all know the power of creative communities. Let us help facilitate the future of Montana.
-Belgrade Art Department

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Presenter: Sarah Piper
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