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More Evidence That Music Benefits the Brain

December 20, 2013by Janis Gabbert

More Evidence That Music Benefits the Brain. SAN DIEGO, California — A trio of new studies shows that musical training affects the structure and function of different regions of the […]

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good to know, in the news, music

Taking Music Lessons As A Child Could Physically Change Your Brain

December 2, 2013by Janis Gabbert

Taking Music Lessons As A Child Could Physically Change Your Brain.

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good to know, in the news, music

Art Makes You Smart – NYTimes.com

November 24, 2013by Janis Gabbert

Students who, by lottery, were selected to visit the museum on a field trip demonstrated stronger critical thinking skills, displayed higher levels of social tolerance, exhibited greater historical empathy and […]

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good to know, in the news, visual art

SMMUSD: Local Control Funding Formula Workshop on 11/19/13 – Presentation

November 20, 2013by Janis Gabbert

If you were unable to attend last night’s LCFF workshop, presented by School Services of California, the presentation is now online at: http://www.smmusd.org/fiscal/BudgetDocs/111913LCFFPresentation.pdf.

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good to know, school board

Local Control Funding Formula Overview – LCFF (CA Dept of Education)

November 19, 2013by Janis Gabbert

Local Control Funding Formula Overview – Local Control Funding Formula (CA Dept of Education).

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good to know, school board

see our vision for student success

Featuredby Janis Gabbert

Click here for more information about the Vision for Student Success! Juan Cabrillo Programs Edison Programs Franklin Programs Grant Programs McKinley Programs John Muir Programs Pt. Dume Programs Roosevelt Programs […]

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featured, good to know, in the news

Families – Learning – Royal Academy of Arts

November 12, 2013by Janis Gabbert

Thinking about visiting London some day? NEW: Kids Under 12 Go Free to All Exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts The RA offers exciting family activities, including practical workshops, […]

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good to know, in the news, travel, visual art

Arts Education | The Broad Stage

November 9, 2013by Janis Gabbert

“We believe that experiencing and reacting to art is key to building and inspiring active, engaged citizens. We’re proud to work with artists, educators, and community leaders to offer intimate […]

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community events, good to know

SMMUSD-Adopt-Resolution-To-Close-Proposition-13-Tax-Loophole/38886

November 8, 2013by Janis Gabbert

http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SMMUSD-Adopt-Resolution-To-Close-Proposition-13-Tax-Loophole/38886.

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good to know, in the news, school board

BBC News – Childhood music lessons ‘leave lasting brain boost’

November 7, 2013by Janis Gabbert Leave a comment

BBC News – Childhood music lessons ‘leave lasting brain boost’.

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good to know, in the news, music

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