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A Conversation with Pamela Dawson, 2023 Music Educator of the Year
Meet Grammy-winning educator Pamela Dawson, who transforms lives through music, proving its power to connect and inspire.
Three Teachers of the Year Share Stories about the Power of Teacher Leadership
Three Teachers of the Year share how teacher leadership shapes policy, strengthens schools, and ensures equitable education for all.
Psychology Professor Malik Boykin Teaches About Prejudice and Invites Us to Dance for Freedom
Musician and psychologist Malik Boykin shares how two transformational teachers shaped his path and inspired his unique teaching style.
Efraim Solis becomes a professional opera singer. It was a Teacher!
Efrain Solis, a professional opera singer, honors his high school music and drama teacher who helped him discover his voice.
Emili Danz uses performing arts to transform lives
Emili works with a teacher in South Central Los Angeles who helps a young, angry high school student deal with her emotions--through dance. This teacher story is about trust, the freedom to fail, and how the arts can transform lives.
Jennifer Vides and Romeo Vera: How a band teacher influenced a civil engineer
Jennifer Vides is a civil engineer who helps build skyscrapers in Southern California. Her band teacher, Romeo Vera (at Manual Arts High School) helped Jennifer realize her childhood dream.