Wyoming artists of all varieties will be able to access tools needed to survive as a viable business through artsWORK, a new series aiming to strengthen the state s creative economy. Beth Venn, executive director of the Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts, said the program will feature a series of professional development workshops. And a new online resource hub will offer tools for building business plans and websites, and strategies for finding funding, public art commissions and residencies. .
America s construction industry needs more workers, and a labor union has a program to encourage high school students to make it their future career. The Laborers International Union of North America s four-year program allows students to explore a curriculum including real-life, job-related activities and industry projects. Matthew Gonzales, business manager for Laborers Local 1095, said the collaboration with San Antonio s Sam Houston High School allows students to receive applied academic, work, and life skills providing them with a solid foundation. .
A Pennsylvania high school has created a space in its library that s fostering learning and creativity that benefit students and educators. Manheim Township High School is the only school in the district that is equipped with a media production studio designed for the students to use their talents to produce podcasts. High School Librarian Karen Leisey said podcasting is an extra activity that can be used in the curriculum, but it s not a requirement. .
As they head into winter break, South Dakota school districts and their teachers are in a waiting period to find out what future state funding looks like. A bump in aid is likely, but there s a lot to sort out in connecting it to educator salaries. In her recent budget address, Gov. .
It s winter break time for Minnesota school districts. But when classes resume, efforts will continue to ensure there are more teachers of color working with diverse student populations. About 95% of all teachers in Minnesota are white. .