Get Smart With More Art!

Level Up Learning

Mar 16, 201612:58Education

Kate and Dave talk to Kelly Dee, music teacher specialist, about ways that every teacher can incorporate more arts into their classroom, both to help motivate students and increase student achievement. Baker, M. (2007)....

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