Best The Institute for Arts Integration Podcasts (2024)

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Why Creativity is the Key to Wellbeing 31:20

1h ago31:20

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Join Dr. Girija Kaimal as she explores how artistic expression enhances our health and wellbeing, helping us connect with our emotions and cope with stress. Learn about her book, The Expressive Instinct, and discover practical ways to harness your creativity. Perfect for educators, this episode reveals how incorporating the arts can empower student…

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Exploring the Creative Side of Science 36:02

3d ago36:02

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Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just looking for new ways to spark a love of learning, this episode is full of inspiration and practical tips to turn your classroom into a world of wonder. This week, we chat with Holly Stuart, a former elementary and middle school science teacher who now works with Foldscope Instruments. Holly shares her passi…

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Summer Summit Sneak Peek 31:30

17d ago31:30

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Susan is back this week with a look at our upcoming Summer Summit, which is offering both livestreamed and on-demand sessions on relevant topics like the science of reading, leveraging artificial intelligence, and of course - arts integration and STEAM! Pique your interest in some seriously fun summer PD with this conference sneak peek!…

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Bodies of Culture: Introducing the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis with Preston Vargas and Deanna Jimenez 1:03:14

21d ago1:03:14

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In this episode we meet Preston Vargas, the director of the Center for Black and Indigenous Praxis, and Deanna Jimenez, Assistant Professor in the Somatic Psychology Department and head of the Emerging Black Clinician Fellowship. We discuss strategies of navigating white academic space as a black scholar, the notion of bodies of culture, the import…

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The Secret Song: Embracing Musicality in Every Classroom 41:15

29d ago41:15

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From his impactful TED Talk to his poignant final year of teaching documented in the documentary "The Secret Song," Doug Goodkin shares invaluable insights on integrating music into classrooms and fostering a musical mindset in every student. Don't miss this chance to gain practical tips and inspiration from a true pioneer in music education.…

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SE06 EP17 - The “Viennese” Orchestral Mass and the Work of Johann Michael Haydn - with Dr. Erick Arenas 37:09

24d ago37:09

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The 18th century orchestral mass repertoire comes with all sorts of questions for the liturgical musician. Is this repertoire properly called "Viennese"? Does this music really fit, in style and length, with the sacred liturgy? What does the Church have to say about this style of music? Are there any of these Masses that I can do with my choir? Dr.…

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SE06 EP16 - Music and the Eucharistic Revival - with Bishop Earl Fernandes 49:41

24d ago49:41

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For Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, sacred music and the Eucharistic revival are inextricably linked. When he was consecrated bishop at age 49 in 2022, he was the U.S.'s youngest bishop, and his experience with sacred music as a young person involved a mix of typical U.S. parish music, but also special liturgical and musical experiences so…

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Rigged! Anxiety about election integrity in America 49:32

24d ago49:32

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For as long as there have been elections, there have been those who’ve refused to trust them. But anxiety about elections has peaked at particular moments in American history – in the run-up the Civil War, in the late nineteenth century, in the Civil Rights era, and again today. All periods when sections of the population became convinced that the …

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Moments that Matter: Unlocking Potential in Education 38:30

1M ago38:30

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Keynote speaker and author Clint Pulver is here to share insights from his book "I Love It Here" and his experiences as an undercover millennial. He also reveals the extraordinary impact of recognizing potential, and valuing worth in creating thriving organizations and educational environments. Learn how creativity and mentorship can fuel dreams an…

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SE06 EP15 - Medieval Irish Chant: Sources and Liturgical Practice - with Dr. Ann Buckley 44:44

1M ago44:44

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What do we know about music in the earliest liturgies celebrated in Ireland? Did sacred music and the liturgy develop as a distinguishable "Celtic rite" in Ireland? What impact did the Church in Ireland, and specifically the monastic impact of Ireland, have on the European continent? We discuss these and other questions with Dr. Ann Buckley, a visi…

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Building STEAM Structures & Organization 20:39

2M ago20:39

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While there are no strict rules, certain strategies can significantly ease the implementation of STEAM activities. In this episode, we're exploring practical structures and organizational tips to help you simplify the process and effectively incorporate STEAM into your classrooms.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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Presidents and the Press 46:31

1M ago46:31

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In 1787, the year of the Constitutional Convention, Thomas Jefferson wrote that if he had to choose between “a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter”. Easy for him to say – but in reality, US presidents and the press have always been locked in an embrace fusing mutual r…

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Curriculum Revision Support Tools 30:50

2M ago30:50

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Susan is back to breathe new life into your curriculum by coordinating themes, incorporating inquiry-based learning, and using arts integration to boost engagement. Don't miss out on these powerful strategies for maximizing student learning!By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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SE06 EP14 - Liberal Arts and Fine Arts: Understanding the Trivium, Quadrivium, and the Place of Music in Catholic Education - with Mark Langley 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Having worked in Catholic classical education for decades, Mark Langley knows the place of music in Catholic education, and has built schools in which every student is enabled to learn and sing chant and polyphonic works from the Church's sacred music treasury. Join us for a discussion about where music figures into the educational structure, and s…

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Embracing Inclusivity: Conversations on Identity in Education 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

From fostering inclusivity to practical strategies for engaging in uncomfortable conversations, this episode offers actionable advice for educators seeking to create more inclusive environments.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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The Black Founders, America and the Claim of Equality 52:55

2M ago52:55

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At the heart of the "promise" of the American Revolution and the new republic's claim to be the last, best hope of earth, is the assertion in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal". How did Black Americans react to the Declaration? How did they seek to shape the character of the new Republic? And what was the relationship …

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SE06 EP13 - What is Sacred Music, & Why Does It Matter? with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Join us for a discussion with the Archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, about principles every Catholic should learn so that they can think with the mind of the Church about sacred music. We discuss the purpose and nature of sacred music, how it sounds, what effect it has on us, and how it expresses time, culture, and emotions. To l…

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Don't Wait for Perfection 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Author & strategist Courtney Kenney shares her journey of leaving the corporate world to pursue her writing passion. Learn how to embrace your creativity, overcome perfectionism, find time to write, and turn your ideas into books.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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SE06 EP12 - The Final Flowering of Late Renaissance Venetian Choral Music - with Charles Cole and the London Oratory Schola 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Charles Cole joins us with clips from the recent release of the London Oratory Schola's album, Sacred Treasures of Venice. We discuss the crucial role played by Venetian music in the history of sacred choral music, and the particularly fertile atmosphere at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice at the end of the 16th century. Learn more about the London Or…

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African Cosmologies with Dr. Butterfly 1:18:33

2M ago1:18:33

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In this episode we speak with EWP adjunct professor Dr. Butterfly, along with students, Tayina Fenelus and Cameron Rice, who both took his class on African Cosmologies last semester. We speak of intergenerational transfer of knowledge in African traditions, and other important ideas in African cosmologies such as consubstantiation, ritual, story an…

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Banish Boredom with these Creative Exercises 33:31

2M ago33:31

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Stuck in a creative rut? We've got solutions! Susan is back offering practical exercises you can do yourself and use with your students. Learn how to use "warm-up constraints" to boost creative skills, a "one by five" strategy to spark fresh thinking, and how to leverage the "feelings wheel" for deeper expression. Plus, discover the exciting world …

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Morning Again in America: The 1984 Election forty years on. 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Forty years ago, a twinkly-eyed incumbent president ran for re-election despite concerns about his age. He did so by running a campaign steeped in the idea that America was the last, best hope of earth. Ronald Reagan was no Joe Biden, and no one today expects a landslide victory. Yet there are echoes in today's divided politics in the 1984 election…

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SE06 EP11 - Sacred Music and the “Sunday Experience" - with Bishop Michael Barber, SJ 34:20

2M ago34:20

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How does the experience of Mass on Sunday at a parish affect the lives of Catholics, and what role does music play in that experience? How does sacred music bridge the gap between people of different languages, ethnicities, and backgrounds? Why does the Church spend money on beautiful things instead of only on material goods for the poor? We tackle…

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Essential Arts Integration Supplies 24:24

3M ago24:24

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In this week's episode, discover the essential supplies for arts integration! From traditional favorites to newer, innovative tools, Susan goes over each item and explains why they will elevate your learners' arts integration learning.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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SE06 EP10 - Integrating Scholarship and Praxis in the Life of the Catholic Singer - with Dr Charles Weaver 37:57

2M ago37:57

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Where did the chant editions we sing from now come from? What choices were made in the making of those editions? Are other variants of the melody possible? What are the rhythmic implications that can be gleaned from comparing the same melody in different manuscripts? Why do these questions matter to the modern Catholic singer of Gregorian chant? Wh…

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Can You Really Change Your Brain? 40:46

3M ago40:46

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If you're stuck in a rut, this episode is for you. Learn how to upgrade your brain with Dr. Jon Finn, the Habit Mechanic! In this episode, he cracks the code on habits and learning, using neuroscience to help you achieve more and master new skills. Listen and learn how you, too, can become a lifelong learner!…

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SE06 EP09 - Gregorian Chant and the Art of Memory: Chant Books (Tonaries) and Florilegia - with Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger 30:20

3M ago30:20

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Join us as we talk about the interaction between music notation and memory, and the impact of that interaction on the spiritual lives of singers of Gregorian chant. Our guest is Dr. Anna Maria Busse Berger, Distinguished Professor of Music, emeritus, from UCDavis, and we dive into some of the topics from the first few chapters of her book, Medieval…

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The 4 Branches of Creativity 30:18

3M ago30:18

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Forget the "light bulb!" moment. This week, Susan unveils the 4 branches of creativity and discusses how anyone can tap their creative potential, using any branch, in any order.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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SE06 EP08 - The Sacramentality of Sound: Bells and Their Place in Catholic Life - with Fr. Christopher Gray and Carl Zimmerman 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Join us as we dive into the role that bells have played throughout the history of Christianity in warding off evil and storms, signaling significant temporal and spiritual moments, and the consecration of bells in the Pontificale Romanum. Learn about the manufacturing process and the engineering behind getting bells to sound beautiful, and discover…

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SE06 EP07 - Your Questions, Answered: Liturgical Q&A about Sacred Music - with Christopher Carstens 44:12

3M ago44:12

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Join the editor of Adoremus Bulletin, Christopher Carstens, and Dr. Donelson-Nowicka as they chat about answers to some liturgical-musical questions: Can we use the organ or other instruments during Lent? During Advent? Where should the choir be placed in a church? Is there a list of songs that are (or are not) permitted? Can paraphrased psalms be …

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SE06 EP06 - 3 Warmups, 3 Motets, and 3 Polyphonic Masses Every Choir Should Learn - Choral Institute Preview - with Prof. Christopher Berry 36:42

3M ago36:42

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What are 3 great warm-ups you'll be able to fit into your busy parish choir rehearsal schedule? What are 3 motets that most choirs don't do, but that are definitely worth learning? What are 3 polyphonic Mass Ordinaries my choir should learn? Prof. Christopher Berry, an adjunct professor of the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music answers these questi…

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The Transformative Power of Appreciation 34:18

3M ago34:18

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This inspiring episode takes you inside the halls of a leadership style where appreciation and collaboration pave the way for a thriving school community. Tune in and be empowered to transform your school, one teacher at a time.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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Art Practice as Research, Creative Pathways and New Directions between East-WestPsychology and the MFA at CIIS 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

In this episode, we speak to Cindy Shearer, head of the MFA, and Debashish Banerji, chair of East-West Psychology about how their ideas on the vision of interdisciplinary education and creative scholarship lead them to create joint EWP and MFA degrees, as well as creative pathway dissertation track. We speak about transdisciplinary methods of arts-…

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Can You Imagine? 2 Exercises to Strengthen Your Creative Practice 28:16

4M ago28:16

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In a world where 100 years of progress is now happening in 4 years or less, is what we're teaching in schools even effective anymore? In this episode, Susan uses the book The Creative Act to make the case that Creativity is the Superpower of the Future and shares 2 exercises to help us begin flexing those creativity muscles.…

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Arts Integration Lesson Audits 37:10

4M ago37:10

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In this episode, Susan will help you to distinguish between true arts integration and simple arts enhancement in lesson plans using two lessons she found online, but are they truly integrating the arts or just adding them on as an afterthought? We're putting these lessons to the test using the Arts Integration Look-For Checklist, a powerful tool th…

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The Power of the Enneagram 45:51

4M ago45:51

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Want to connect better with your students, team, or family? Unlock the secrets of human behavior with the Enneagram. In this episode, Susan explores the 9 personality types and how to use them to build stronger relationships.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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Beyond the Blame Game: Why We Need to Support Our Teachers 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Discover insights from Jen Schwanke as she navigates the challenges faced by teachers, advocating for support and understanding in education. Learn about her three P's framework - purpose, priorities, and patterns - and explore her valuable resources on teacher leadership and conflict management.

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SE06 EP05 - Tenebrae and the Lamentations of Jeremiah - with James Monti 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Get ready for Holy Week with an episode about Tenebrae. Frequent author for Magnificat and The Wanderer, as well as multiple books available through Ignatius Press, James Monti, joins us to discuss the structure of Tenebrae, the historical origins of the particular practices surrounding Tenebrae, and the profound meaning in the Lamentations of Jere…

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Tearing Down the Walls: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All in Education Part II 22:31

5M ago22:31

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In part two of our interview with the Godmother of Differentiation, Carol Tomlinson, she tackles the common misconceptions surrounding differentiation in education and how teachers can tear down walls to help build better lives for their learners.By The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

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The strange death and curious rebirth of American cricket 49:56

4M ago49:56

49:56

Cricket was once the most popular summer game in the United States – the first ever international match was played not, as you might expect between England and one of its colonies, but between Canada and the United States, in 1844. The first overseas England tour was to the US in 1859. The professional players earned the unheard-of sum of 90 pounds…

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SE06 EP04 - Fundraising for an Amazing Sacred Music Program - with Dr. Lucas Tappan 47:59

4M ago47:59

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Budget crunch at your parish? Limited funding for your planned children's program? Join us for a discussion about fundraising strategies that are workable, easily manageable, and make it possible for you to build an amazing sacred music program. We also discuss models for a multi-parish children's sacred music program. Our guest is Dr. Lucas Tappan…

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Tearing Down the Walls: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All in Education Part I 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

Get ready to connect on a personal level as author Carol Tomlinson shares her three pillars for differentiation. Through her inspirational yet relatable storytelling, she reveals how this approach isn't just about teaching—it's about honoring each child's dignity, making the classroom a place where everyone feels valued, and building a community wh…

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SE06 EP03 - Marian Chant: The Music of Lady Masses - with Dr. William Mahrt 38:05

5M ago38:05

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Join us as Dr. Mahrt explains the liturgical practices surrounding the Lady Mass, especially in medieval Salisbury Cathedral. We discuss the texts of the propers of Marian votive Masses as well as the tropes and chants of the Mass ordinary that developed from the daily Lady Mass. Dr. William Mahrt is a professor at Stanford University and serves on…

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SE06 EP02 - It's All Greek to Me (Until It's Latin): The Evolution of Language in the Roman Rite - with Fr. Nicholas Schneider 38:39

5M ago38:39

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What were the earliest language layers of the Roman rite, and how do we know? What is the relationship between liturgical language and everyday speech? When did the Roman rite switch from Greek to Latin? Find out the answers to these questions and more. Our guest is Fr. Nicholas Schneider, who holds a doctorate in sacred liturgy from the Atheneo St…

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SE06 EP01 - Priests and Musicians Working Together: Salaries, Contracts, and All the Practical Stuff - with Michael Olbash 43:20

5M ago43:20

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Join us as we discuss the expectations musicians and priests should have in working together, and some best practices for working out all the practical details. Our guest is Prof. Michael Olbash, director of sacred music at the Boston seminaries of St. John Seminary and Pope John XXIII Seminary. Learn more about the Catholic Institute of Sacred Mus…

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How to Build Buy-in for Arts Integration and STEAM 25:29

5M ago25:29

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In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, you'll hear 2 specific strategies to make getting buy-in for arts integration or STEAM easier than ever. The magic word? Magnetize. Be sure to visit https://artsintegration.com/2024/02/22/arts-integration-buy-in/ for the 2 freebies that streamline this process even more.…

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How have presidential primaries shaped modern US politics? 57:32

5M ago57:32

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Presidential primaries – the circus that has traditionally wended its way from Iowa to New Hampshire and beyond every four years -- is one of the most distinctive features of American political life. From the insurgent campaigns of Jimmy Carter in 1976 to Barack Obama in 2008 and even Donald Trump in 2016, primaries have enabled the rise of politic…

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Arts Integration Specialists: Journeys Revealed 24:41

5M ago24:41

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Today, we're introducing you to 9 of our Arts Integration Certification™ alumni so they can share their journeys with you. If you've ever wondered whether getting Certified as an Arts Integration Specialist would be a good next move, this is a can't miss episode. With a variety of backgrounds, goals, and surprise turns, these grads share what it's …

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Order and Disorder in South Asia with Christopher Chapple and Debashish Banerji 1:13:56

5M ago1:13:56

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This episode is dedicated to introducing the South Asian Studies Association (SASA) and their annual academic conference being co-hosted by the Asian Contemplative and Transcultural Studies Concentration (ACTS) being held at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) on March 1st-3rd, 2024. We are joined by Chris Chapple, the president of …

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Celebrating Black Artistry through Music 34:50

6M ago34:50

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Today's episode features Ashleigh Gordon. Ashleigh is co-founder, Artistic Director and violist of Castle of our Skins, a Boston-based concert and educational series devoted to celebrating Black Artistry through music. During our time together, Ashleigh shares the importance of connection and relationships as an invitation to learn more about Black…

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