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City EducatorsCity EducatorsNashville’s Leading Teacher Lifestyle Magazine
Music Makes Us:The Nashville Music Education Project
All I Want for Christmas:
iPad Apps
History & Benefits ofEducational Technology
Tennessee Names2012 Teacher of the Year
Holiday Shopping
Discount List
CITY EDUCATORS
CITY EDUCATORS
CITYEDUCATORS
is published bi-monthly (Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar,Apr/May, Jun/Jul)by Michael David Media, Michael Thompson, Owner. Post Office Box 2513, Brentwood, Tennessee37024, (615) 832-5388. DISTRIBUTION: Free subscription to qualified recipients. See Website foradditional distribution information. All rights are strictly reserved, and reproduction in whole or in part isexpressly prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. is fundedprivately and is not affiliated with--nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of--the local school district,education associations, its advertisers, or any other entity. is printed in the USA. Webaddress:http://www.michaeldavidmedia.com. Copyright©2011 Michael David Media.
TABLE OF
President/Publisher
Vice President
Editorial Contributors
Michael Thompson
Deborah Thompson
Advertising Sales
Michael Thompson
Published by Michael David Media
P.O. Box 2513 | Brentwood, TN 37024
Tel. (615) 832-5388 | Fax (615) 832-1040
www.cityeducators.com
Cameo Bobo
Karen Lea, Ph.D.
Steven Sanchez
Deborah Thompson
Michael Thompson
Tony Trussol
Deborah Walker
City Educators
December 2011
4 Technologywrites about
the history and benefits ofeducational technology.
Steven Sanchez
5 All I Want for Christmas:iPad Apps byfrom Trevecca University
Dr. Karen Lea
6 RecognitionTennessee names the 2012Teacher of the Year.
Feature
4
On Page 8, read about Music Makes Us: The initiative tomake music education in Nashville world-class.
8
11 School Nutrition Services
14 Fashion
Deborah Walker
Cameo Bobo
shares anupdate from the Departmentof School Nutrition Services.
discusses holidayshopping and checking off thediscount list!
8
CITY EDUCATORS
CITY EDUCATORS
CITYEDUCATORS
is published bi-monthly (Aug/Sep, Oct/Nov, Dec/Jan, Feb/Mar,Apr/May, Jun/Jul)by Michael David Media, Michael Thompson, Owner. Post Office Box 2513, Brentwood, Tennessee37024, (615) 832-5388. DISTRIBUTION: Free subscription to qualified recipients. See Website foradditional distribution information. All rights are strictly reserved, and reproduction in whole or in part isexpressly prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. is fundedprivately and is not affiliated with--nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of--the local school district,education associations, its advertisers, or any other entity. is printed in the USA. Webaddress:http://www.michaeldavidmedia.com. Copyright©2011 Michael David Media.
TABLE OF
President/Publisher
Vice President
Editorial Contributors
Michael Thompson
Deborah Thompson
Advertising Sales
Michael Thompson
Published by Michael David Media
P.O. Box 2513 | Brentwood, TN 37024
Tel. (615) 832-5388 | Fax (615) 832-1040
www.cityeducators.com
Cameo Bobo
Karen Lea, Ph.D.
Steven Sanchez
Deborah Thompson
Michael Thompson
Tony Trussol
Deborah Walker
City Educators
December 2011
4 Technologywrites about
the history and benefits ofeducational technology.
Steven Sanchez
5 All I Want for Christmas:iPad Apps byfrom Trevecca University
Dr. Karen Lea
6 RecognitionTennessee names the 2012Teacher of the Year.
Feature
4
On Page 8, read about Music Makes Us: The initiative tomake music education in Nashville world-class.
8
11 School Nutrition Services
14 Fashion
Deborah Walker
Cameo Bobo
shares anupdate from the Departmentof School Nutrition Services.
discusses holidayshopping and checking off thediscount list!
8
Then you can start the New Year withadditional teaching strategies thatengage your students using technology.
All you need is one iPad and a connector to aclassroom computer or projector to projectyour iPad for the entire class to see. Middleschool and high school teachers, check outthese apps and start a list at your school. Addsomething different to your classes tomotivate the students and teach in a new way.
WordsWithFriends is agreat appfor learningnew words and can be a competition betweenclasses. Takes 2 minutes and could become agreatmotivator.Pearson has a series of apps designed topractice the use of pronouns, commas, ….Thesecanbeusedindividuallyorasaclass.A series called Middle School Vocabulary Prepgivespracticeof ageappropriatevocabulary.Painless Spelling Challenge, PainlessGrammarChallenge .DailyGrammarLessons.Literary Analysis Guide is a new way toteach genres.
My Football Coach, to show coachingstrategies.Fit Plus, JogNog, Stretch Fit, Running Log toadd technology to life fitness. The technologymightbethekeytomotivatingsomestudentsFor you, check out PE App, a list of appsused in physical education classes. This listis constantly changing as individualscontribute their best ideasFood Allergy FactsFirst Aid Guide
McGraw-Hill has several apps, one I like isBaseball. Students review basic facts whileplaying baseball.NETShaveappssuchasGeometryandTeachwithTechnologytoassistyourteaching.Crazy Cannon calculates angels anddistance.PainlessAlgebraChallenge.A 965 series gives testing prepbygrade level.MathLeagueCon.Tests.GEOBoard.Graphing Calculator.
There are several apps to give students aglimpse of other countries such asDiscover Arabia and Anthems of theWorld.You can include cultural information byusing apps such as Jewish Days, Festivals,and Holidays.
American Civil War Timeline, Tea Party1773, US History Timeline, ChineseHistory Timeline all bring a different wayof looking at history.This Day allows you to start class bylooking at the historical happenings ofeach day.Manual for the United States whichincludes some primary documents.U.S. Citizenship to challenge students tolearn what is needed to pass the citizenshiptest.Presidents of the United States as a way ofseeing the presidents outside of atextbook.Gettysburg 1863 demonstrates the war instages with explanation for each troopmovement.The Revolution: Interactive Guide
Frog Dissection to demonstrate how todissectafrogtohelpvisualstudents.3DBraintoteachstudentsabouttheirbrains.SkyORBandNASANowtoexplorespace.Science360 and Explore Your World to seescience as cannot be seen intextbooks.
Painless Earth Science, Painless ChemistryChallenge.Chemistry by Design.Understanding the Planets.Solar System Simulation.Wind Tunnel to show concepts ininteractive ways.Newton's Cradle.Coaster Physics.3D Cell Simulation.Pocket University.
Painting with the iPad.How to Draw.123D Sculpt.Discover Musical Instruments.Virtual Guitar.Z-Drums.
Career Explorer can be used in variousclasses such as math.The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas can beused as writing prompts.Cool Facts to catch student's attention(read the fact first).Why as a motivational tool.Teacher Pal to help you with managingteacher tasks.Class Quiz Game.Reasoning to teach critical thinking.Common Core Standards for you.
A Gypsy's Tale and RedemptionCemetery as a critical thinking
tool.Big Brain Quiz.
F l a s h c a r d sDeluxe.
S o , n e x t t i m esomeone asks “Whatdo you want forC h r i s t m a s ? ” ,consider responding
“an iPad or a giftcertificate for iPadapps.” As thesehave done for me,you will find that
they enhance your ownlearningand teaching.
Vocabulary/Grammar/Literacy:
Physical Education:
Mathematics:
Geography:
History and Government:
Science:
Art and Music:
General:
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In 1963 the Association for EducationalCommunication and Technology (AECT)first identified the term based on the ideasof the Commission on Definition andTe r m i n o l o g y. T h e c o m m i s s i o naf f i r med the ter m 'aud iov i sua lcommunications' but was able toreplace it with other words once itgained enough support. The term'educational technology' would notbecome accepted for another ten years.
Educational Technology is a broad term thatmay refer to many different kinds oftechnology that might be discovered in the
classroom. Many teachers see that the term meansusing computers, films, television and otherelectronics to enhance student learning. Usually itmeans the full array of instruments accessible toimprove a student's knowledge of the subject matterin front of them.
The various tools of knowing technology could also referto overhead projectors, calculators, laptop computers,audio recordings, DVD disks and players and more.Having said that, most of us typically think of digitalcomputer technology in collaboration with the classroomenvironment. The computer along with the Internet haveinfluencednearlyeverypartof ourculture,andcomputersinside the classroom are essential to prepare our childrentooperate intoday'sworld.
The educational system ought to be significantlyimproved as a result of educational technology or
e-learning, as well as a number of advantages thathave been discovered. Distance learning hasincreased in popularity over the past couple ofyears. Online classes in virtual classrooms permitstudents to attend classes and earn credits evenwhile keeping down a full time job. The classmaterials are posted online so students can study ata time practical for them.
Standard education in which the teacher speaks and thestudent soaks up information is a passive educationalexperience. Data will be remembered for exams andthen promptly lost when the examine has ended. Withe-learning, there is more interaction leading to farbetter retention and an increased capacity to use theacquired understanding in real life scenarios.Information is offered in many various ways thatmaintain the focus of the student.
Researcher James A. Kulik examined the effectivenessof computers in the learning process and developed anumber of interesting results. Students get moreinformation in less time from internet based training.The computer can provide instant comments to clarifyincorrect answers on quizzes, and it is infinitely patientand non-judgmental which provides students a moreoptimistic mindset.
Other features about educational technology havebeen noted. Dropout rates have lowered andattendance has increased in universities that haveadded computers. Individuals feel even moreengaged in their responsibilities and really producehigher quality work. Remarkably, when studentsmake use of word processors to change their work,the overall quality of their writing elevates.
4 CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 www.cityeducators.com
The phrase "educational technology" has been around for many years, and it'salso known as learning technology or instructional technology; nevertheless,attempting to define the term correctly may be something of an issue.
City Educators
Technology
The History And Benefits Of
BY STEVEN SANCHEZ
Educational Technology
All I Want for Christmas!i P a d A p p sKAREN LEA, PH.D., PROFESSOR
Trevecca Nazarene University
Getting tired of answering the question “What do you want for Christmas?” Would you love to be able to usean iPad in the classroom, but, when you look at the apps, they seem elementary? Don't despair, with a littlesearching, you can find quality apps for teaching content in the middle and high school classes.
CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 5
Then you can start the New Year withadditional teaching strategies thatengage your students using technology.
All you need is one iPad and a connector to aclassroom computer or projector to projectyour iPad for the entire class to see. Middleschool and high school teachers, check outthese apps and start a list at your school. Addsomething different to your classes tomotivate the students and teach in a new way.
WordsWithFriends is agreat appfor learningnew words and can be a competition betweenclasses. Takes 2 minutes and could become agreatmotivator.Pearson has a series of apps designed topractice the use of pronouns, commas, ….Thesecanbeusedindividuallyorasaclass.A series called Middle School Vocabulary Prepgivespracticeof ageappropriatevocabulary.Painless Spelling Challenge, PainlessGrammarChallenge .DailyGrammarLessons.Literary Analysis Guide is a new way toteach genres.
My Football Coach, to show coachingstrategies.Fit Plus, JogNog, Stretch Fit, Running Log toadd technology to life fitness. The technologymightbethekeytomotivatingsomestudentsFor you, check out PE App, a list of appsused in physical education classes. This listis constantly changing as individualscontribute their best ideasFood Allergy FactsFirst Aid Guide
McGraw-Hill has several apps, one I like isBaseball. Students review basic facts whileplaying baseball.NETShaveappssuchasGeometryandTeachwithTechnologytoassistyourteaching.Crazy Cannon calculates angels anddistance.PainlessAlgebraChallenge.A 965 series gives testing prepbygrade level.MathLeagueCon.Tests.GEOBoard.Graphing Calculator.
There are several apps to give students aglimpse of other countries such asDiscover Arabia and Anthems of theWorld.You can include cultural information byusing apps such as Jewish Days, Festivals,and Holidays.
American Civil War Timeline, Tea Party1773, US History Timeline, ChineseHistory Timeline all bring a different wayof looking at history.This Day allows you to start class bylooking at the historical happenings ofeach day.Manual for the United States whichincludes some primary documents.U.S. Citizenship to challenge students tolearn what is needed to pass the citizenshiptest.Presidents of the United States as a way ofseeing the presidents outside of atextbook.Gettysburg 1863 demonstrates the war instages with explanation for each troopmovement.The Revolution: Interactive Guide
Frog Dissection to demonstrate how todissectafrogtohelpvisualstudents.3DBraintoteachstudentsabouttheirbrains.SkyORBandNASANowtoexplorespace.Science360 and Explore Your World to seescience as cannot be seen intextbooks.
Painless Earth Science, Painless ChemistryChallenge.Chemistry by Design.Understanding the Planets.Solar System Simulation.Wind Tunnel to show concepts ininteractive ways.Newton's Cradle.Coaster Physics.3D Cell Simulation.Pocket University.
Painting with the iPad.How to Draw.123D Sculpt.Discover Musical Instruments.Virtual Guitar.Z-Drums.
Career Explorer can be used in variousclasses such as math.The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas can beused as writing prompts.Cool Facts to catch student's attention(read the fact first).Why as a motivational tool.Teacher Pal to help you with managingteacher tasks.Class Quiz Game.Reasoning to teach critical thinking.Common Core Standards for you.
A Gypsy's Tale and RedemptionCemetery as a critical thinking
tool.Big Brain Quiz.
F l a s h c a r d sDeluxe.
S o , n e x t t i m esomeone asks “Whatdo you want forC h r i s t m a s ? ” ,consider responding
“an iPad or a giftcertificate for iPadapps.” As thesehave done for me,you will find that
they enhance your ownlearningand teaching.
Vocabulary/Grammar/Literacy:
Physical Education:
Mathematics:
Geography:
History and Government:
Science:
Art and Music:
General:
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In 1963 the Association for EducationalCommunication and Technology (AECT)first identified the term based on the ideasof the Commission on Definition andTe r m i n o l o g y. T h e c o m m i s s i o naf f i r med the ter m 'aud iov i sua lcommunications' but was able toreplace it with other words once itgained enough support. The term'educational technology' would notbecome accepted for another ten years.
Educational Technology is a broad term thatmay refer to many different kinds oftechnology that might be discovered in the
classroom. Many teachers see that the term meansusing computers, films, television and otherelectronics to enhance student learning. Usually itmeans the full array of instruments accessible toimprove a student's knowledge of the subject matterin front of them.
The various tools of knowing technology could also referto overhead projectors, calculators, laptop computers,audio recordings, DVD disks and players and more.Having said that, most of us typically think of digitalcomputer technology in collaboration with the classroomenvironment. The computer along with the Internet haveinfluencednearlyeverypartof ourculture,andcomputersinside the classroom are essential to prepare our childrentooperate intoday'sworld.
The educational system ought to be significantlyimproved as a result of educational technology or
e-learning, as well as a number of advantages thathave been discovered. Distance learning hasincreased in popularity over the past couple ofyears. Online classes in virtual classrooms permitstudents to attend classes and earn credits evenwhile keeping down a full time job. The classmaterials are posted online so students can study ata time practical for them.
Standard education in which the teacher speaks and thestudent soaks up information is a passive educationalexperience. Data will be remembered for exams andthen promptly lost when the examine has ended. Withe-learning, there is more interaction leading to farbetter retention and an increased capacity to use theacquired understanding in real life scenarios.Information is offered in many various ways thatmaintain the focus of the student.
Researcher James A. Kulik examined the effectivenessof computers in the learning process and developed anumber of interesting results. Students get moreinformation in less time from internet based training.The computer can provide instant comments to clarifyincorrect answers on quizzes, and it is infinitely patientand non-judgmental which provides students a moreoptimistic mindset.
Other features about educational technology havebeen noted. Dropout rates have lowered andattendance has increased in universities that haveadded computers. Individuals feel even moreengaged in their responsibilities and really producehigher quality work. Remarkably, when studentsmake use of word processors to change their work,the overall quality of their writing elevates.
4 CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 www.cityeducators.com
The phrase "educational technology" has been around for many years, and it'salso known as learning technology or instructional technology; nevertheless,attempting to define the term correctly may be something of an issue.
City Educators
Technology
The History And Benefits Of
BY STEVEN SANCHEZ
Educational Technology
All I Want for Christmas!i P a d A p p sKAREN LEA, PH.D., PROFESSOR
Trevecca Nazarene University
Getting tired of answering the question “What do you want for Christmas?” Would you love to be able to usean iPad in the classroom, but, when you look at the apps, they seem elementary? Don't despair, with a littlesearching, you can find quality apps for teaching content in the middle and high school classes.
CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 5
City Educators
Recognition
6 CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE www.cityeducators.comDecember 2011CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 7
Knox County high school teacher Byron A.Booker was named Tennessee Teacher ofthe Year during the annual Teacher of theYear banquet. Jennifer Magnusson andAnn Johnson are the grand divisionwinners from Middle and West Tennesseerespectively.
Teachers are the most important school-based factor inboosting student achievement," said EducationCommissioner Kevin Huffman. "Teaching is a tough
job, and one that requires great commitment. I want tocongratulate Mr. Booker, Ms. Magnusson and Ms. Johnson onthe example of high-quality teaching they’ve set for our state."
Mr. Booker has spent the last five of his seven years ineducation teaching English as a Second Language at KnoxCentral High School. Mr. Booker is known not only for hisexcellence inside the classroom, but his compassion and hardwork in his community. He develops strong relationships withhis students, and teaches them about life as he teaches themEnglish. One of his supervisors called him "a dynamo ofadvocacy for his international students."
"It is so important that we take the time to recognize our bestteachers," said Barry Olhausen, executive director ofinstructional leadership for the state department of education."We have much to learn from them, and so do our students."
Ms. Magnusson has nearly 20 years of teaching experience, 15of them in Tennessee. She currently teaches first grade atPleasant Hill Elementary in Cumberland County. Parents andprincipals describe her as energetic, kind and knowledgeable."Mrs. Magnusson works magic in her room," one parent said.
For 16 years, Ms. Johnson has taught agriculture to students atMunford High School in Tipton County. Her passion is serviceleadership, and her colleagues praise her as a conscientious
professional and tireless worker. "Every student wants to bein Ms. Johnson’s class," her principal said. "…If ‘TennesseeTeacher of the Year’ were in a dictionary, there should be apicture of Ann Johnson."
Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year award program and banquetare sponsored by the Niswonger Foundation, a Greenville-based organization that provides student scholarships andresources for school systems in Tennessee. Each of thefinalists receives a cash award courtesy of the foundation. Formore information about the Niswonger Foundation, visithttp://www.niswongerfoundation.org/.
Teacher of the Year2012
“
Tennessee Names
City Educators
Recognition
6 CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE www.cityeducators.comDecember 2011CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 7
Knox County high school teacher Byron A.Booker was named Tennessee Teacher ofthe Year during the annual Teacher of theYear banquet. Jennifer Magnusson andAnn Johnson are the grand divisionwinners from Middle and West Tennesseerespectively.
Teachers are the most important school-based factor inboosting student achievement," said EducationCommissioner Kevin Huffman. "Teaching is a tough
job, and one that requires great commitment. I want tocongratulate Mr. Booker, Ms. Magnusson and Ms. Johnson onthe example of high-quality teaching they’ve set for our state."
Mr. Booker has spent the last five of his seven years ineducation teaching English as a Second Language at KnoxCentral High School. Mr. Booker is known not only for hisexcellence inside the classroom, but his compassion and hardwork in his community. He develops strong relationships withhis students, and teaches them about life as he teaches themEnglish. One of his supervisors called him "a dynamo ofadvocacy for his international students."
"It is so important that we take the time to recognize our bestteachers," said Barry Olhausen, executive director ofinstructional leadership for the state department of education."We have much to learn from them, and so do our students."
Ms. Magnusson has nearly 20 years of teaching experience, 15of them in Tennessee. She currently teaches first grade atPleasant Hill Elementary in Cumberland County. Parents andprincipals describe her as energetic, kind and knowledgeable."Mrs. Magnusson works magic in her room," one parent said.
For 16 years, Ms. Johnson has taught agriculture to students atMunford High School in Tipton County. Her passion is serviceleadership, and her colleagues praise her as a conscientious
professional and tireless worker. "Every student wants to bein Ms. Johnson’s class," her principal said. "…If ‘TennesseeTeacher of the Year’ were in a dictionary, there should be apicture of Ann Johnson."
Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year award program and banquetare sponsored by the Niswonger Foundation, a Greenville-based organization that provides student scholarships andresources for school systems in Tennessee. Each of thefinalists receives a cash award courtesy of the foundation. Formore information about the Niswonger Foundation, visithttp://www.niswongerfoundation.org/.
Teacher of the Year2012
“
Tennessee Names
CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE 9December 2011
At the historic Ryman Auditorium,Mayor Karl Dean unveiled arevolutionary new approach tomusic education, pledging to makethe music education program atMetro Nashville schools theworldwide leader.
Through a new initiative called Music MakesUs: The Nashville Music Education Project,the Metro Nashville Public Schools' music
program will be overhauled and will include a newcontemporary curriculum that utilizes newtechnologies in a way that reflects today's diversemusical landscape.
New classes in songwriting and composition, rockband and hip-hop performance and technology-based production such as recording andDJ/Remixing are expected to become part of thecore curriculum at middle schools and high schoolsstarting as early as next school year. At the sametime, traditional music curriculum in band,orchestra and choir will be enhanced.
"Through Music Makes Us, Music City willbecome the standard bearer of what musiceducation can be and should be in publiceducation," Dean said. "Our innovative curriculumwill draw in students that may have felt left out inthe past. Beginning at a young age, Metro studentswill be exposed to a wide array of musical stylesand influences."
For the first time, Metro Nashville Public Schoolswill have an Office of Music Education with a full-time director and staff. The current school year willbe an organizational period, funded by privatedonations, to hire the director and a programcoordinator, as well as conduct an audit of the
school district's music facilities, equipmentand instruments.
"Whereas traditional PreK-12music education programs relyheavily on orchestras, marchingbands, and choirs, students inNashville will start enjoying newoutlets for their creativity as soon asthe 2012 school year," said Dr. JesseRegister, director of Metro NashvillePublic Schools. "Music Makes Us willpromote strong music literacy,appreciation and creativity and willenhance academic learning inothersubjects."
The initiative will includeprofessional development andexternship opportunities in themusic industry for teachers. MusicMakes Us also relies heavily on apartner network of individuals,government agencies, non-profits,businesses and concert venue operators.As part of the program, students will begiven more opportunities to perform at themanylivemusicvenues inNashville.
"Nashville has the largest concentrationof the music industry of any city in theUnited States," Dean said. "This is atremendous, untapped resource for ourpublic schools. And the Music Makes Usprogram will, for the first time, take fulladvantage of the many talentedindividuals on both the creative andbusiness sides of the industry. Not onlywill this support learning in our schools,
but it will benefit the music business inNashville in the long term by developing a
homegrown pool of future professionalsand artists."
Music Makes Us was developed overthe last two years through the music
education committee of the Music CityMusic Council, formerly the Nashville
Music Council, in collaboration with theMayor's Office and Metro Schools. NancyShapiro, who chaired the music educationcommittee of the Music City MusicCouncil, helped lead development ofMusic Makes Us.
"Music Makes Us has such a broad base ofsupport all across our community: the
music industry, our Mayor, businesses, artsorganizations, the school board and more," saidShapiro, Vice President, Member Services, TheRecording Academy. "The music industry has beenadvocating this for decades, and now everyone isaligned and invested in this important initiative.Music City should be setting the example of havinga world-class music education program, and I'mproud that this groundbreaking new approachuniquely positions us to do just that."
A Music Makes Us Advisory Board, which includesrepresentatives from the music industry, the schooldistrict and community leaders, will serve as aresource in developing curriculum and other aspectsof the Music Makes Us program. The board alsowill assist in securing public and private funding tosustain the program long-term.
Major benefactors thus far include Martha Ingram,Mike Curb, founder of Curb Records, and theGibson Foundation, the charitable division ofGibson Guitar Corp.
Multiple studies indicate that students with astrong music education background score higheron their SATs, have improved memory andoutperform their non-musical peers. Musicinstruction also increases students' mentalflexibility and reasoning skills, improving theirability to solve math and science problems.
The initiative to make music education in Nashville world-classMusic Makes Us
Music Makes Us wasdeveloped over the last two
years through the musiceducation committee of the
Music City Music Council,formerly the Nashville Music
Council, in collaborationwith the Mayor's Office and
Metro Schools.8 CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE December 2011 www.cityeducators.com
CITY EDUCATORS MAGAZINE 9December 2011
At the historic Ryman Auditorium,Mayor Karl Dean unveiled arevolutionary new approach tomusic education, pledging to makethe music education program atMetro Nashville schools theworldwide leader.
Through a new initiative called Music MakesUs: The Nashville Music Education Project,the Metro Nashville Public Schools' music
program will be overhauled and will include a newcontemporary curriculum that utilizes newtechnologies in a way that reflects today's diversemusical landscape.
New classes in songwriting and composition, rockband and hip-hop performance and technology-based production such as recording andDJ/Remixing are expected to become part of thecore curriculum at middle schools and high schoolsstarting as early as next school year. At the sametime, traditional music curriculum in band,orchestra and choir will be enhanced.
"Through Music Makes Us, Music City willbecome the standard bearer of what musiceducation can be and should be in publiceducation," Dean said. "Our innovative curriculumwill draw in students that may have felt left out inthe past. Beginning at a young age, Metro studentswill be exposed to a wide array of musical stylesand influences."
For the first time, Metro Nashville Public Schoolswill have an Office of Music Education with a full-time director and staff. The current school year willbe an organizational period, funded by privatedonations, to hire the director and a programcoordinator, as well as conduct an audit of the
school district's music facilities, equipmentand instruments.
"Whereas traditional PreK-12music education programs relyheavily on orchestras, marchingbands, and choirs, students inNashville will start enjoying newoutlets for their creativity as soon asthe 2012 school year," said Dr. JesseRegister, director of Metro NashvillePublic Schools. "Music Makes Us willpromote strong music literacy,appreciation and creativity and willenhance academic learning inothersubjects."
The initiative will includeprofessional development andexternship opportunities in themusic industry for teachers. MusicMakes Us also relies heavily on apartner network of individuals,government agencies, non-profits,businesses and concert venue operators.As part of the program, students will begiven more opportunities to perform at themanylivemusicvenues inNashville.
"Nashville has the largest concentrationof the music industry of any city in theUnited States," Dean said. "This is atremendous, untapped resource for ourpublic schools. And the Music Makes Usprogram will, for the first time, take fulladvantage of the many talentedindividuals on both the creative andbusiness sides of the industry. Not onlywill this support learning in our schools,
but it will benefit the music business inNashville in the long term by developing a
homegrown pool of future professionalsand artists."
Music Makes Us was developed overthe last two years through the music
education committee of the Music CityMusic Council, formerly the Nashville
Music Council, in collaboration with theMayor's Office and Metro Schools. NancyShapiro, who chaired the music educationcommittee of the Music City MusicCouncil, helped lead development ofMusic Makes Us.
"Music Makes Us has such a broad base ofsupport all across our community: the
music industry, our Mayor, businesses, artsorganizations, the school board and more," saidShapiro, Vice President, Member Services, TheRecording Academy. "The music industry has beenadvocating this for decades, and now everyone isaligned and invested in this important initiative.Music City should be setting the example of havinga world-class music education program, and I'mproud that this groundbreaking new approachuniquely positions us to do just that."
A Music Makes Us Advisory Board, which includesrepresentatives from the music industry, the schooldistrict and community leaders, will serve as aresource in developing curriculum and other aspectsof the Music Makes Us program. The board alsowill assist in securing public and private funding tosustain the program long-term.
Major benefactors thus far include Martha Ingram,Mike Curb, founder of Curb Records, and theGibson Foundation, the charitable division ofGibson Guitar Corp.
Multiple studies indicate that students with astrong music education background score higheron their SATs, have improved memory andoutperform their non-musical peers. Musicinstruction also increases students' mentalflexibility and reasoning skills, improving theirability to solve math and science problems.
The initiative to make music education in Nashville world-classMusic Makes Us
Music Makes Us wasdeveloped over the last two
years through the musiceducation committee of the
Music City Music Council,formerly the Nashville Music
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At MNPS, the School Nutrition ServiceDepartment plans menus that areconsistent with the Dietary Guidelinesfor all Americans to offer f o o d slow in fat, lower calories,reduced sugars or withoutadded sugars.
resh fruits, 100% fruitjuices, fresh vegetables,various types of beans, and
whole grains have been added tothe menu to increase fiber in themeal, as well as 1% low fat dairyfoods, and potable water areavailable to all students. Wholemilk, 2 % milk, strawberry milk,white bread, sugar packets and salt have been removedfrom the menu. All students in grades K-8 are being
served baked French fries in an effort to continue tolower fat intake in the student diet. All milk served is1% milk fat or skim milk. In January 2011 we beganoffering 1% Low fat reduced sugar chocolate milk.The chocolate milk was reduced from 25 grams to 21
grams of sugar which is below theInstituteof Medicine recommendationas they recommend 22 grams ofsugar per 8 oz serving. Thereduction of 1 teaspoon of sugar
per 8 ounces of chocolate milkreduces the sugar calories of themilk by 15 fewer calories per 8ounce serving. 6 million cartonsof chocolate milk are sold inMetro schools in one year.
The amount of sugar saved isequivalent to 10,538/ 5 pound bags
of sugar. When looking at 3500 calories per pound,one carton a day with the reduction of sugar prevents a
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At MNPS, the School Nutrition ServiceDepartment plans menus that areconsistent with the Dietary Guidelinesfor all Americans to offer f o o d slow in fat, lower calories,reduced sugars or withoutadded sugars.
resh fruits, 100% fruitjuices, fresh vegetables,various types of beans, and
whole grains have been added tothe menu to increase fiber in themeal, as well as 1% low fat dairyfoods, and potable water areavailable to all students. Wholemilk, 2 % milk, strawberry milk,white bread, sugar packets and salt have been removedfrom the menu. All students in grades K-8 are being
served baked French fries in an effort to continue tolower fat intake in the student diet. All milk served is1% milk fat or skim milk. In January 2011 we beganoffering 1% Low fat reduced sugar chocolate milk.The chocolate milk was reduced from 25 grams to 21
grams of sugar which is below theInstituteof Medicine recommendationas they recommend 22 grams ofsugar per 8 oz serving. Thereduction of 1 teaspoon of sugar
per 8 ounces of chocolate milkreduces the sugar calories of themilk by 15 fewer calories per 8ounce serving. 6 million cartonsof chocolate milk are sold inMetro schools in one year.
The amount of sugar saved isequivalent to 10,538/ 5 pound bags
of sugar. When looking at 3500 calories per pound,one carton a day with the reduction of sugar prevents a
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1 pound weight gainper student duringthe school year.
Portion control doesn o t e x c e e d t h er e c o m m e n d e dserving size as we do
n o t s u p e r - s i z e a n yportions. All al a carte snacks sold in the K-8cafeterias meet the nutritional standards of no morethan 35% fat, 10% saturated fat and 35% sugar asrequired by the state regulations. When studentsenter the cafeteria they see the New Choose My Plateposter and other educational posters promotinggood nutrition that contain nutrition messagesencouraging them to make healthy food choices.Complete Metro-Nashville School Nutrition Serviceprogram description, menus and nutritional analysisas well as other information can be found on thewww.nashville.gov website then go to schools andclick on menus and then click on School NutritionS e r v i c e . AParent/Teacher SchoolN u t r i t i o n S e r v i c ehandbook is available onthe website.
Efforts are being made byo u r d e p a r t m e n t t ocoordinate the program tohelp prevent and decreaseobesity among DavidsonCounty students. The foodproducts that are currentlybeing used are looked atvery closely by our dietitianwho works with FoodIndustry representatives toassure products tried andtested in our schools meetthe Chi ld Nutr i t ionstandards. Commodityfoods supplied by USDAare being processed intoheat and serve items that meet the child nutritionstandards and food safety requirements. We are also incontact with our school nurses to help meet theindividual nutrition requirement of our special needs
student and those on prescribed special diets. We workand collaborate with the school districts CoordinatedSchool Health Program, Nashville Alignment HEALcommittee, Communities Putting Prevention to Workthrough the Metro Health Department and the SchoolNutrition Working committee. All of thesecollaborative partners provide support to bring abouthealthier changes in our schools food environment. Asa department we continue to seek the support of ourBoard in strengthening the competitive foods policy(competitive foods are defined as foods sold in schoolsin competition with the USDA school meal program-school breakfast, school lunch and after-school snackprograms). The operation of vending machines shouldnot be allowed during the serving time of any schoolmeals. Venders in our local schools can offer studentsmore nutritious foods by placing healthier foods thatstudents can choose from in our vending machines tomeet the nutritional standards.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In aneffort to increase our breakfast program participation
w e a r e n o woffering breakfastin the classroom.This has had greatsuccess and morec h i l d r e n a r eeating breakfast att h e s p e c i f i e dlocations.
We h a v e 1 9schools that areproviding fruitsand vegetablesb e t w e e nbreakfas t andlunch and afterlunch through theU S D AVegetables andFruits Program.This program hasb e e n a g r e a ts u c c e s s w i t h
students ingesting more fresh fruits and vegetables.Fruit and vegetable nutrition education materials havebeen provided to the schools for the students. Throughthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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(ARRA) (equipment grant) one school has receivedfunding to add a cold section for a serving line to holdpre-made salads.
The School Nutrition Service Department is workingclosely with local universities and the community toprovide field experience for students in the dieteticinternship programs. These students are given theopportunity to observe the program and how it relatesto the school district. Our department registereddietitian participates by providing nutrition lectures forteachers as well as community program request. In thesummer 2010 the Nutrition Walk that was developedby the district dietitian was recognized as one of 13Best Practices in the United States by the NationalSchool Nutrition Association. The Nutrition Walk isan exhibit that provides 19 nutrition messages for k-12students as well as adults and is used widely throughoutthe school district. The walk has been updated toreflect the new ChooseMyPlate guide, which replacesthe old My Pyramid guide. We have 4 schools that have
been given the Bronze award and 5 schools have beenrecognized with the silver award for nutrition, physicalactivities and creating a culture of wellness within theschool for the Healthier US Challenge Award given bythe USDA. Summer 2011 brought 2 silver awards forthe Nutrient, Nutrient, Know Your Nutrientcurriculum and the Nutrition Awareness newsletter forCreating a Healthier School Environment.
This department provides on-going food servicetraining for all employees and works closely with theMetro Health department to meet required food safetystandards.
The Food Service department continues to moveforward in the new computerized point of sale system.Currently all schools are operating under that point ofsale system which allows students to place a pinnumber into to the pad to access their meal account.Parents may contact their child's cafeteria manager tobetter understand the new system.
“We have 4 schools thathave been given the Bronzeaward and 5 schools havebeen recognized with thesilver award for nutrition,
physical activities andcreating a culture ofwellness within the
school...”
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1 pound weight gainper student duringthe school year.
Portion control doesn o t e x c e e d t h er e c o m m e n d e dserving size as we do
n o t s u p e r - s i z e a n yportions. All al a carte snacks sold in the K-8cafeterias meet the nutritional standards of no morethan 35% fat, 10% saturated fat and 35% sugar asrequired by the state regulations. When studentsenter the cafeteria they see the New Choose My Plateposter and other educational posters promotinggood nutrition that contain nutrition messagesencouraging them to make healthy food choices.Complete Metro-Nashville School Nutrition Serviceprogram description, menus and nutritional analysisas well as other information can be found on thewww.nashville.gov website then go to schools andclick on menus and then click on School NutritionS e r v i c e . AParent/Teacher SchoolN u t r i t i o n S e r v i c ehandbook is available onthe website.
Efforts are being made byo u r d e p a r t m e n t t ocoordinate the program tohelp prevent and decreaseobesity among DavidsonCounty students. The foodproducts that are currentlybeing used are looked atvery closely by our dietitianwho works with FoodIndustry representatives toassure products tried andtested in our schools meetthe Chi ld Nutr i t ionstandards. Commodityfoods supplied by USDAare being processed intoheat and serve items that meet the child nutritionstandards and food safety requirements. We are also incontact with our school nurses to help meet theindividual nutrition requirement of our special needs
student and those on prescribed special diets. We workand collaborate with the school districts CoordinatedSchool Health Program, Nashville Alignment HEALcommittee, Communities Putting Prevention to Workthrough the Metro Health Department and the SchoolNutrition Working committee. All of thesecollaborative partners provide support to bring abouthealthier changes in our schools food environment. Asa department we continue to seek the support of ourBoard in strengthening the competitive foods policy(competitive foods are defined as foods sold in schoolsin competition with the USDA school meal program-school breakfast, school lunch and after-school snackprograms). The operation of vending machines shouldnot be allowed during the serving time of any schoolmeals. Venders in our local schools can offer studentsmore nutritious foods by placing healthier foods thatstudents can choose from in our vending machines tomeet the nutritional standards.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In aneffort to increase our breakfast program participation
w e a r e n o woffering breakfastin the classroom.This has had greatsuccess and morec h i l d r e n a r eeating breakfast att h e s p e c i f i e dlocations.
We h a v e 1 9schools that areproviding fruitsand vegetablesb e t w e e nbreakfas t andlunch and afterlunch through theU S D AVegetables andFruits Program.This program hasb e e n a g r e a ts u c c e s s w i t h
students ingesting more fresh fruits and vegetables.Fruit and vegetable nutrition education materials havebeen provided to the schools for the students. Throughthe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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(ARRA) (equipment grant) one school has receivedfunding to add a cold section for a serving line to holdpre-made salads.
The School Nutrition Service Department is workingclosely with local universities and the community toprovide field experience for students in the dieteticinternship programs. These students are given theopportunity to observe the program and how it relatesto the school district. Our department registereddietitian participates by providing nutrition lectures forteachers as well as community program request. In thesummer 2010 the Nutrition Walk that was developedby the district dietitian was recognized as one of 13Best Practices in the United States by the NationalSchool Nutrition Association. The Nutrition Walk isan exhibit that provides 19 nutrition messages for k-12students as well as adults and is used widely throughoutthe school district. The walk has been updated toreflect the new ChooseMyPlate guide, which replacesthe old My Pyramid guide. We have 4 schools that have
been given the Bronze award and 5 schools have beenrecognized with the silver award for nutrition, physicalactivities and creating a culture of wellness within theschool for the Healthier US Challenge Award given bythe USDA. Summer 2011 brought 2 silver awards forthe Nutrient, Nutrient, Know Your Nutrientcurriculum and the Nutrition Awareness newsletter forCreating a Healthier School Environment.
This department provides on-going food servicetraining for all employees and works closely with theMetro Health department to meet required food safetystandards.
The Food Service department continues to moveforward in the new computerized point of sale system.Currently all schools are operating under that point ofsale system which allows students to place a pinnumber into to the pad to access their meal account.Parents may contact their child's cafeteria manager tobetter understand the new system.
“We have 4 schools thathave been given the Bronzeaward and 5 schools havebeen recognized with thesilver award for nutrition,
physical activities andcreating a culture ofwellness within the
school...”
Continued from Previous Page
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Holiday ShoppingBY CAMEO BOBO
City Educators
Fashion
The weather is cooler; the clockhas moved forward, I hearChristmas bells ringing...whichall means that holiday shoppingis here! My gift to you this seasonis a special “Holiday ShoppingDiscount List.”
This list will help the “shopping guru” whofinished their shopping before Thanksgiving,find last minute deals or help to motivate the
“delayed shopper” to simply start. No matter whichcategory you fit, this list is a gift to say THANK YOUto all teachers and educators for all that they do!Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled withpeace, love and happiness!
For great gift ideas for family, friends or co-workersvisit: Barnes & Noble bookstore and receive a 15% offteacher discount on gifts such as the Nook, cookingbooks, or even personalized gift items. For stylishsweaters, scarf and glove sets and more, visit J. Crewand New York & Co. and receive the 15% teacherdiscount off your purchases.
Searching for holiday decorations or gift ideas for yourstudents? Michael's and Jo Ann Fabrics each offer awonderful holiday section which includes creativedecorating ideas and small gifts that are perfect forstudents. Be sure to ask for the 15% off teacherdiscount.
Need to indulge yourself in a little “me” time duringthe winter break? Stop into Sam & Zoes Coffee Shopfor lunch during your shopping trip or treat yourselfto coffee or tea while enjoying their 15% off teacherdiscount. Or are you exhausted from shopping foreveryone else? Book an appointment with EssenceDay Spa. They offer a teachers discount of 10% offof the Full Body 60 minute massage or EuropeanFacial. Also visit their gift store and receive 10% offholiday items.
*Remember to bring your staff picture ID or teacherlicense to receive the above discounts, have fun!
Discount List
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Holiday ShoppingBY CAMEO BOBO
City Educators
Fashion
The weather is cooler; the clockhas moved forward, I hearChristmas bells ringing...whichall means that holiday shoppingis here! My gift to you this seasonis a special “Holiday ShoppingDiscount List.”
This list will help the “shopping guru” whofinished their shopping before Thanksgiving,find last minute deals or help to motivate the
“delayed shopper” to simply start. No matter whichcategory you fit, this list is a gift to say THANK YOUto all teachers and educators for all that they do!Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season filled withpeace, love and happiness!
For great gift ideas for family, friends or co-workersvisit: Barnes & Noble bookstore and receive a 15% offteacher discount on gifts such as the Nook, cookingbooks, or even personalized gift items. For stylishsweaters, scarf and glove sets and more, visit J. Crewand New York & Co. and receive the 15% teacherdiscount off your purchases.
Searching for holiday decorations or gift ideas for yourstudents? Michael's and Jo Ann Fabrics each offer awonderful holiday section which includes creativedecorating ideas and small gifts that are perfect forstudents. Be sure to ask for the 15% off teacherdiscount.
Need to indulge yourself in a little “me” time duringthe winter break? Stop into Sam & Zoes Coffee Shopfor lunch during your shopping trip or treat yourselfto coffee or tea while enjoying their 15% off teacherdiscount. Or are you exhausted from shopping foreveryone else? Book an appointment with EssenceDay Spa. They offer a teachers discount of 10% offof the Full Body 60 minute massage or EuropeanFacial. Also visit their gift store and receive 10% offholiday items.
*Remember to bring your staff picture ID or teacherlicense to receive the above discounts, have fun!
Discount List
