SEL

high school teacher and student in masks in school

General Music to Overcome Challenging Times

General Music to Overcome Challenging Times Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Learning Environment By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D. This article was first published in the April 2021 issue of Journal of…

Read More
Trust word as symbol in chrome chain

In the World of Trauma-Informed Education: “Trust Is Not a Trick”​

In the World of Trauma-Informed Education: “Trust Is Not a Trick” By NAfME Member David Knott The original article first appeared on David Knott’s blog. Our students want to feel…

Read More
choral director with choir

The Promise of Artistic Process

The Promise of Artistic Process Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Aligns the Standards By NAfME Members Scott Edgar, Fran Kick, and Lori Schwartz Reichl “An ounce of performance is worth pounds…

Read More
EMPATHY: Written in Wood Block Letters, White Background

Social and Emotional Learning and Visual and Performing Arts

Finding Sanctuary Social and Emotional Learning and Visual and Performing Arts  By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D.  This article was first published on Edward Varner’s Creating Hope blog. Social and…

Read More
2019 ANHE choir student at microphone

Virtual Choirs

Virtual Choirs Student Thoughts on Taking Performance Online By NAfME Members Bobby Olson and Scott N. Edgar   If your social media feed is anything like mine, it has been…

Read More
Lori at computer teaching

First Comes Love, Then Comes Mastery

First Comes Love, Then Comes Mastery Connecting Socially, Emotionally, and Virtually as a Community By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl   This article was originally published in the March 2020…

Read More
young male student on laptop

The Students’ Voice during the COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2 of 2)

The Students’ Voice during the COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2 of 2) “There Is No Such Thing as Balance in Times Like These” By NAfME Member Scott N. Edgar   Building…

Read More
Develop Relationship Skills graphic

Building SEL Competency in the Elementary School Music Classroom

Building SEL Competency in the Elementary School Music Classroom By Lindsey Jackson, sponsored by QuaverMusic The music classroom is a place of amazing creativity and collaboration. It’s also the ideal…

Read More
multi-racial group of older students stand outside of their school buildings. One student is carrying another student on their back.

Music Education and Social-Emotional Learning

Music Education and Social-Emotional Learning The Heart of Teaching Music  By NAfME National Conference Presenter Scott N. Edgar, Ph.D. Join NAfME today It’s Monday morning, and your students come into…

Read More