Episode Synopsis "Essentially A+ S01 E01 More Than A Feeling"

Essentially A+ S01E01: More Than A Feeling (2019) In this episode, we explore how an A+ school creates their own signature “hum” and what deliberate decisions behind the scenes go into the creation of a fun, engaging and creative community for teachers and students. ---- A+ School's is the longest-running, arts-based whole-school reform model in the nation. A signature program of the North Carolina Arts Council, A+ schools develop a creative culture in which the state’s mandated curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration, with the arts continuously woven into every student’s learning experience. Teachers and administrators in an A+ School are trained on the A+ Essentials - eight foundational components that s transform a school’s practice, priorities and identity—building an environment where teachers and students are excited to learn together. In the "Essentially A+" podcast, we explore the A+ Essentials and bring you practical tips from the A+ network that will help you grow along your A+ journey. To find out more about A+, check us out on the web at https://aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov and join the conversation about school climate and infrastructure on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aplusnc

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