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The Journal of the
Maine Alliance for Arts Education
E V E R Y D AY Fall 2006
Argy Nestor Begins Job
at Maine’s Department of Education by Carol Trimble
years of advocacy about
A fter importance of having a
the
often what is happening in arts
classrooms is unknown to oth-
from the past include playing
the piano and being on a square
visual and performing arts posi- ers. We need to bring this work dance team that won a state
tion in the Maine Department of to the forefront and communi- championship. Both my par-
Education (MDOE), arts educa- cate more effectively about the ents are Greek, so I sang in the
tion supporters across the state good work arts teachers are
are celebrating the hiring of doing. This will give us the
Argy Nestor for that position. opportunity to learn from each
A knowledgeable, articulate arts other.”
education leader, Argy taught
visual art for more than twenty What is your primary goal as VPA
consultant?
years at D. R. Gaul Middle
“Currently, my primary goal is to
School in Union, Maine, was
listen to the needs of arts teach-
Maine Teacher of the Year in
ers and work with them to
1995, and is a former MAAE
address those needs. We know
Board member. In late August,
it has been several years since
after just 3 days on the job, Argy
the MDOE had someone repre-
answered these questions
senting the arts. I certainly can’t
posed by MAAE Board mem-
make up for the time lost, but I
bers and the leaders of the orga-
will put 100% of myself into
nizations that comprise the Arts
doing what I believe is right for
are Basic Coalition. choir and danced Greek at every
visual and performing arts edu-
occasion I could. Although my
The Big Questions cation in Maine.”
formal training is in the visual
What is your vision for arts educa-
tion in Maine? How do you plan to manage the arts, I have been involved in and
“Visual and Performing Arts challenge of addressing educa- have a genuine love for dance,
tion in all of the arts, since your music, and theater. I look for-
teachers throughout the state background is primarily in visual
do an outstanding job of bring- art? ward to tapping into the exper-
ing high-quality programs to tise of educators in every disci-
“I am fortunate to have two
students in kindergarten pline to inform my work. I plan
teenage sons who are very
through grade 12. I envision us to continue and expand on the
involved in music and theater,
working together to advance the arts education advisory commit-
and both are very interested in
quality of education and the tee that the MDOE has formed,
dance. Through their experi-
delivery of instruction in the and I enjoy gathering people
ences, I have learned a great
arts. We, as arts educators, have together to collaborate on
deal and have an enormous
a great deal to be proud of. I ideas.”
appreciation for teachers of
believe the arts are at the heart dance, music, and theater.
continued on p. 2
of exemplary education. All too Some of my favorite memories
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Argy Nestor continued from p. 1
What kinds of support can arts and Criticism (Standard D), and Maine to share ideas and catch
teachers and administrators Relationship Among the Arts up on friendships while enjoying
expect from MDOE as they work
to provide good arts education and with other Disciplines, the incredible Haystack food.
for students? History, and World Culture (There is nothing like good food
“The MDOE has made a com- (Standard E) to all the disci- at a gathering!) At Haystack, I
mitment by reinstating the posi- plines of the arts. We believe am reminded of the Japanese
tion of VPA Specialist. The this format best represents the proverb: None of us is as smart
short- and long-term goals we shared aspects of arts while, as all of us. Arts teachers are
outline will reflect the support simultaneously, adequately and often isolated, being the only
that is required to provide quali- clearly addressing the unique arts teacher in a school. It would
ty arts education for every Maine performance indicators for each be beneficial if we could develop
student.” discipline. The MDOE will bring a spirit of sharing throughout
the proposed VPA standards the school year. For this to hap-
Maine Learning Results revisions to the Legislature in pen, I need everyone’s help. I
Revisions January 2007.” hope to conduct a survey to
What is the process and timeline
for the MLR Revisions? determine needs of arts educa-
“During the past year, a panel of Assessment tors. A survey can also give me
What role will you play in the area
fourteen educators from of arts assessment? a database of names and email
throughout Maine, MDOE per- “I will rely on my experience in addresses that we can use to
sonnel, and a national consul- assessment as a veteran of 30 communicate with everyone in
tant have immersed themselves years in the classroom. Assess- the field. This information can
in reviewing the Visual and ment has an important role in be invaluable. We can also use
Performing Arts (VPA) segment what we do as educators. Since it to communicate periodically,
of the MLR. It has been the 1997 MSAD #40 (the district I so teachers are informed of
intent of the MDOE and the taught in) has been administer- what is happening at the
content area panel to build on ing local assessments. The dis- MDOE.”
the existing MLR framework, trict administration was sup- Would you consider reminding
incorporating what we have portive, providing release time school administrators of the
learned about the arts and stu- and compensated summer work importance of arts teachers at all
dent learning since the 1990s to time to create, pilot, and adopt grade levels attending confer-
ences, such as the Maine Music
ensure that Maine’s students are assessments. They were in place Education’s Conference and the
college, career, and citizenship for grades 3, 6, and 8 in visual Haystack conference you men-
ready in the 21st Century. The arts. We have used our assess- tioned?“
proposed revised VPA standards ment information to improve “Absolutely! The professional
differ from the 1996 document our instruction and alter the opportunities available to teach-
significantly. They acknowledge curriculum.” ers of the arts should be includ-
the unique Disciplinary Literacy ed in yearly plans for every
(Standard A) and Creation, Professional Development teacher. Over the years, my
Performance and Expression What can MDOE do to promote opportunities have been varied
networking among teachers of
(Standard B) for each of the dis- the arts? and plentiful. They have influ-
ciplines of the arts, and they list enced not only my teaching
“Over the last 30 years, I have
these separately for each of the direction and instruction, but
gone to Haystack for the fall
disciplines: Dance, Music, also, at times, the school’s direc-
three-day Maine Art Educators
Theater, and Visual Arts. The tion. When we share what we
conference. Not only is it a stu-
revised standards continue to learn, everyone benefits, espe-
dio-learning experience, but
recognize the common applica- cially students.”
also an opportunity to connect
bility of Creative Problem with teachers from throughout
Solving (Standard C), Aesthetics
continued on p. 4
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Judy Trepal
Success by Design by Hilary Cline
Judy Trepal is the Creative Director, Agency Principal, and Co-founder of Ethos Marketing &
Design in Westbrook. She is known as someone who will not let anyone get away with telling her
they are not creative. She says she will challenge anyone who does not believe creativity exists with-
in them. In fact, she believes that sometimes we need to put ourselves in a new space to discover our
creativity. She has learned that remaining open and flexible are two essential components for keep-
ing creative thought alive.
Judy received a B.S. in arts edu- Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA),
cation from University of Creativity magazine and
Connecticut and an M.F.A. in American Corporate Identity.
graphic design from Tyler Judy says, “Life is too short
School of Art, a division of to not live in the truth,” an ethos
Temple University. She has she began to develop at an early
received numerous national age. There were many influential
design awards from organiza- people who helped shape Judy’s
tions such as the American path. Her creativity was nur-
tured by her mother who stud-
ied painting, ceramics, and lap-
Profiles: idary at the University of Kansas.
She feels that her mother’s pas-
Arts Education and sion and appreciation for art
the Creative encouraged her to honor her
Economy own creative expression. Judy’s
This profile of Judy Trepal is the sixth grandmother was also a tremen-
in a series by MAAE that collects dous inspiration in that she
stories about the connections received a college degree during
between arts education and Maine’s an era when many women were
Creative Economy. These profiles
not able to pursue higher educa- room, and she still can visualize
articulate the ways in which arts
education brings people to commu- tion. Even though Judy’s grand- the batik cloth that she made in
nities as well as the connections mother died when Judy was a one of her classes. It was
between arts education and creative child, stories about her life’s through these experiences that
businesses and employment. We all accomplishments remained a Judy was given the freedom to
use what we learn from the arts trust her artistic abilities.
motivating force.
every day, often without even realiz-
Judy reminisces that it was Perhaps this is also where Judy
ing it. In each issue of this journal,
MAAE profiles a person who con- Mrs. Cohen, her art teacher at first learned that she could be a
tributes to Maine’s economy by Cape Elizabeth High School, leader. She fondly remembers
using creativity or other skills devel- who took Judy under her wing. Mrs. Cohen’s nurturing and
oped through arts education. We Judy recalls that Mrs. Cohen feisty personality, and how Mrs.
have drawn from throughout
always made her feel welcome; Cohen just “made you trust that
Maine’s diverse economy. While
those profiled may not be working she often invited her to work on you could push yourself.” She
purely as artists, arts education has art projects after school, and she also remembers that Mrs.
contributed in some way to their pro- invited Judy to be her assistant Cohen had a distinct way of
fessional or personal success. If you teacher during her free periods. doing things and that she had
would like to suggest someone to earnest plans to have Judy take
Judy remembers feeling both
be profiled (including yourself), email
calm and excited walking down over her position when she
artseveryday@adelphia.net .
the hallway to Mrs. Cohen’s art
continued on p. 7
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Argy Nestor continued from p. 2
Do you plan for any of the MDOE Chapter 115, part 2 and can be the expertise of the state’s arts
workshop funds to be used for accessed online at the MDOE’s education organizations (such as
regional arts workshops? MAAE, the arts teachers profes-
website: www.maine.gov/sos/ sional organizations, and the arts
“I envision workshops or confer-
cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm .” and cultural organizations around
ences that bring together all the the state) to advance arts educa-
arts educators in the state. After Some dance educators are con- tion?
speaking with my colleagues at cerned, wondering if the MDOE “For several years, I have been a
the Maine Arts Commission and has plans to adopt the PRAXIS member of MAAE and MAEA. I
Performing Arts standard exam
the Maine Alliance for Arts for new teachers? am aware of the advocacy work
Education, we agree these can “Currently, this is not part of the that is ongoing for professional
be exciting learning opportuni- discussions taking place by the organizations. I have worked
ties for all participants.” State Board of Education. with Paul Faria from the Maine
Testing information can be Arts Commission on projects,
Certification with Jennifer Ryan from LA Arts
Now that we have certification for accessed online and is part of
dance and drama educators, Chapter 13, testing information. and with you, Carol, having
what is the timeline and process View it at www.maine.gov/sos/ been a board member of the
for becoming certified? Maine Alliance for Arts
cec/rules/05/chaps05.htm .”
“The MDOE will be using the Education. Working this past
rules established by the State Collaborating with year on the Learning Results
Board of Education. These cer- Organizations revisions has been a great
tification rules are part of How do you intend to draw upon opportunity to meet and get to
Attention Arts Teachers:
know some of the music, the-
ater, and dance educators in
Maine. I look forward to learn-
New Fellowship Available! ing more about the professional
organizations I have not been
MAAE and the Maine Community Foundation are launching the involved with in the past. I
Maine Arts Teachers Fellowship Program (MATF) to support the believe professional arts organi-
artistic development of arts teachers in Maine schools. Through zations all have similar missions
MATF, each fellow will design an individualized course of study and collaborating with these
that will provide both immersion in their own creative work and organizations will only strength-
the opportunity to interact with other professional artists in en arts education.”
their fields.
Selected fellows will receive up to $4,000 each, with a com- How can the members of the
plementary grant of $1,000 to the fellows’ schools to support organizations of the Arts are
Basic Coalition (MAAE, Maine Art
post-fellowship activities. The fellowship award may be used to Education Association, Maine
defray the costs of tuition and other fees, room and board, trav- Music Educators Association,
el, purchase of materials and/or equipment for personal art- Dance Education in Maine
Schools, Maine Drama Council,
making, childcare, and other relevant expenses. and VSA arts of Maine) help you
The program will support up to eight fellows annually, begin- to strengthen public awareness of
ning in the 2006-2007 school year. The fellows will be selected the importance of arts education?
through a competitive process. By November 17, 2006, potential “Working together, communicat-
applicants must contact the Maine Alliance for Arts Education at ing, and collaborating with a
667-7707 or cbudney@maineartseducation.org to discuss their common goal.”
fellowship ideas. Those who meet the initial criteria will receive
an application form and an invitation to apply. Final applica- Argy Nestor is the Visual and Performing
tions are due February 2, 2007 Arts consultant for the Maine Department
For more information on deadlines and eligibility, visit of Education. She can be reached at
argy.nestor@maine.gov and 624-6825.
MAAE’s new website: www.maineartseducation.org.
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Call for Arts Education Award
Nominations
W e need your help. MAAE is looking forworld
and schools in Maine’s arts education
people education, exemplified talent and professionalism
as an artist or arts advocate, and/or been an inspi-
who deserve special recognition. Please let us ration to students, teachers, and the community.
know about that dedicated person whose passion Bill Bonyun was a life-long arts educator and folk
for arts education is making a difference in your singer whose memory lives on in this award and
school or community. We also want to know about in the many people he touched with his talent and
schools deserving recognition because of the edu- personality.
cation they provide in all of the arts for all of their The Creative Ticket School of Excellence
students. Award is presented to schools for their outstand-
MAAE’s annual awards honor those special ing achievement in arts education. The Maine
individuals and schools providing outstanding Alliance for Arts Education presents this award in
work in support of arts education and contributing collaboration with the national Kennedy Center
to quality arts education programs that encourage Alliance for Arts Education Network.
and strengthen educational excellence. These awards will be presented in March
The Outstanding Advocate for Arts Education 2007, at a special MAAE ceremony during the Arts
Award will be given to a school administrator who Education Advocacy Day in the Hall of Flags at the
has shown outstanding leadership and support of State House in Augusta.
the arts, established exemplary or innovative arts
education programs, and/or promoted the impor- The 2006 MAAE Awards were presented to:
tance of arts in the education of every child. • Nelson Monteith: auditorium director, Reach
The Bill Bonyun Award will be given to an Performing Arts Center, Deer Isle, Outstanding
artist, parent, community member, or teacher who Advocate for Arts Education Award
is making a positive impact on arts education • Martin Steingesser: poet, performer, visiting
through significant contributions to the arts in our artist-teacher, Portland, Bill Bonyun Award
schools. This honoree will have shown outstand- • Mt. Desert Island High School, Sally Leighton,
ing commitment and dedicated service in arts Principal, Mt. Desert, Creative Ticket School of
Excellence
For nomination forms and more information,
Poetry Out Loud please visit http://www.maineartseducation.org/
Riva Dumont, awards.html
student of Berit Nominations must be completed and post-
Freeling at Erskine marked by January 10, 2007, for the Outstanding
Academy, met Advocate and Bill Bonyun awards and January 15,
Senator Olympia 2007, for the Creative Ticket award.
Snowe during the Nominate someone you know who deserves
Poetry Out Loud our recognition!
National Finals in
Washington, D.C.
this spring. Dumont finished in the top 12 of the
national poetry recitation contest created by the
MaineArtsEducation.org
National Endow-ment for the Arts and the Poetry Visit MAAE’s new website for up-to-date informa-
Foundation. The Maine Alliance for Arts Education
and the Maine Arts Commission administered the
tion on arts education programs, grants, advocacy
program in Maine. resources, and more!
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Wine, Cheese & Chocolate at
Baldacci’s Restaurant
by Hilary B. Cline
M AAE’s second annual Wine,
Cheese & Chocolate
Extravaganza fundraiser was a
big hit among arts education
advocates in Bangor on May 7th.
Baldacci’s Restaurant was
packed with enthusiastic guests
who were delighted by the
opportunity to taste wonderful
wines, cheeses and chocolates,
all while supporting arts educa-
tion for Maine students and
schools. Governor John Baldacci
and First Lady Karen Baldacci, Arts education supporters chat with Governor Baldacci at last year's Wine, Cheese, and
both strong advocates for arts Chocolate Extravaganza
education, hosted the event at toast the Maine Alliance for Arts
“Bravo! This really is a wonderful event. I their family restaurant and were Education for its hard work. He
think we made some money, plus we were pleased to serve Maine pro- spoke about arts education hav-
inspired by the diversity of people: the 91 year- duced products. ing measurable impact on chil-
old woman who still has 25 harp students, plays The restaurant was decorat- dren’s test performances and
'gigs' regularly, and promotes dark chocolate ed with local students’ colorful about how nurturing this cre-
and wine as her key to reaching 100; the young artwork. Music was provided by ative spirit is imperative for a
couple from Maine who are making delicious Caleb Sweet and Zach Bence, strong creative economy. John
chocolates with Winterport Wine; the lady from two Bangor High School seniors, Rohman, CEO of WBRC
Peru living in Lubec who needed some form of who performed a guitar and bass Architects & Engineers and Chair
employment, so she took out 8 ‘beautiful books’ jazz duet. Guests mingled of the Maine Arts Commission,
from the library and started making chocolates; around the tasting stations stressed that cultivating creative
the woman from Mongolia who talked about her savoring flavors of apple and minds through arts education is
herd of 100 goats while we tasted the most deli- pear wines, ginger and cayenne not only essential for a vibrant
cious cheese; the two talented young men who flavored chocolates, cranberry economy but that it also needs
masterfully set the mood of the evening with and rosemary goat cheese, and to be a top priority for all.
their smooth jazz tones from guitar and bass .... plum and walnut bonbons. MAAE Chair Rich Abramson
and that, of course, is only a sample of the inter- Chocolates, cheeses and wines and Executive Director Carol
esting people at this event. Governor John were provided by Monica’s Trimble thanked Governor
Baldacci was the first to arrive and the last to Chocolates, Dean’s Sweets, B. Baldacci and First Lady Baldacci
leave .... running the vacuum, wiping the tables, Potter Wine Chocolates, Bartlett for helping to make this year’s
stacking the glasses, and eloquently speaking to Estate Wines, Blacksmith fundraising event possible and
the importance of the arts in Maine schools as Winery, Winterport Winery, expressed gratitude to all in
part of the 'main menu' of our children's educa- Sunset Acres, Seal Cove, and attendance for supporting their
tion...not dessert, not a side dish.... the meat Hahn’s End Cheese. important work in strengthening
and potatoes to make our kids strong of heart During the event, arts educa- arts education for all Maine stu-
and creative of spirit. Great day. Thanks to all.” tion supporters listened to dents.
— Jayne Lello, Sebec, Governor Baldacci speak elo- Abramson also thanked
former MAAE Board Member quently about the importance of WBRC Architects & Engineers,
the arts in Maine schools and Time Warner Cable, Bangor
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Judy Trepal Success by Design
continued from p. 3
retired. Judy maintained a relationship with Mrs. Cohen after
high school and visited her every year while in college.
Towards the end of college, Judy realized that she had a choice
to make about her career. She found herself questioning if she
should continue on her path to become an art educator or school
administrator. Her college graphic design teacher encouraged her
to get a M.F.A. and pursue graphic design as a career. Judy
returned to Maine where she became the Director of Design at
ImageSet, Inc., an integrated, digital graphic communications
Wine and chocolate makers set up tasting
company.
stations at this year's event (at Baldacci's
Restaurant). Six years ago, Judy and the former CEO of ImageSet bought
the design branch of the company and transformed it into Ethos
Metro Magazine, Cyr Bus Lines, Marketing and Design. Judy now works with a team of designers
and Miller Drug for their gener- and creative writers providing a wide range of marketing and cre-
ous support as this year’s Wine, ative services. Utilizing an eight-step strategic process, Ethos
Cheese and Chocolate business works to distill for their clients, through brand development and
sponsors. strategic marketing, how to best communicate their core truth. At
Governor Baldacci closed Ethos, integrity, creativity, and clarity of thought drives results and
the event by announcing the is the formula for success. As Ethos’ Co-founder and Creative
winners of a silent auction. Director, Judy is an example of a woman who was encouraged to
Items auctioned included tickets discover her core truth through creative exploration.
to the Bangor Symphony Judy explains that as a Creative Director she is always giving
Orchestra, Maine Center for the constructive criticism. She attributes the ability to give and
Arts, Penobscot Theater, and the receive constructive criticism to her arts education background.
Maine Discovery Museum, along She also feels that her arts education taught her to apply self-dis-
with other gifts. Mrs. Baldacci cipline in her work. While not an art teacher as originally planned,
was pleased to have won Judy promotes the use of arts education to teach other subjects.
Bouquet, a piece of fiber art creat- She also feels that art can help students overcome obstacles in
ed by Eric Eminger. Others won learning. According to Judy, learning to express oneself is at the
such diverse items as an auto- root of solving all problems.
graphed book by Stephen King;
a basket of chocolate-dipped
strawberries, oranges, and bis-
cotti from Sonya’s Monster
The arts must be at the core of
Berries; and beautifully designed every Maine student’s education.
pillow by Jessica Keteyian of The arts and creativity are at the core of Maine life.
Cozy Deluxe. Every guest was The arts prepare students for school, work, and life.
given a painted ceramic decora-
tion made by Linda Phillips’ stu- The arts strengthen the learning environment.
dents at Maranacook Middle The Maine Alliance for Arts Education is Maine’s only statewide organization
School. that works to strengthen education in all of the arts.
MAAE’s Board and staff are We need your support to ensure that every Maine student
already looking forward to next experiences the benefits of arts education.
year’s fundraiser and agree that
wine, cheese, and chocolate
New! Click and donate here
Please use the attached envelope to send your donation to MAAE.
make the perfect recipe for
attracting fellow arts education
advocates. www.maineartseducation.org/donation.html
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Maine Alliance for Arts Education
Staff
Carol Trimble, Executive Director
MARCH
Susan Potters, Education Director
Save
Caroline Budney, Special Projects Director
Melissa Hunibell, VISTA
Board of Directors
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First Lady Karen Baldacci, Honorary
DATE
Rich Abramson, Chair, Arundel
Elizabeth Watson, Vice-Chair, Portland
Lucy Rioux, Secretary, Gardiner
THE Kathleen Leggett, Treasurer, Washburn
Rick Ash, Rockport
Campbell Badger, Portland
2 0 0 7
Beverly Broyles, Kennebunk
Carmel Collins, Naples
Kathy Deupree, Camden
Michael Edgecomb, Spruce Head
MAAE’s annual Joan Hamann, Greene
Arts Education Advocacy Day Linda McCann, Winslow
Linda Phillips, Readfield
Hannah Pingree, N. Haven
celebration in the State Capitol will be on March 7, 2007. Advisory
Paul Faria, Maine Arts Commission
Plan to join fellow arts education supporters for the festivities in Augusta. Barney Hallowell, N. Haven
Kathy Hounsell, Augusta
John Jenkins, Lewiston
Holly Labbe, Harrisonburg
Leila Percy, Phippsburg
John Rohman, Bangor
Argy Nestor, Maine Dept. of Education
Nominate Arts Teachers for
Teacher of the Year EVERY DAY
The Journal of the
Maine Alliance for Arts Education
Celebrate the good work that Maine’s outstand- Fall 2006
ing arts teachers are doing by nominating them for Maine State Editors: Carol Trimble, Holly Labbe,
Kathy Leggett
Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the Maine Design and Production: Joe Pisarchick
allaboutjoe@earthlink.net
Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and Hannaford, does not Maine Alliance for Arts Education
PO Box 872 Augusta, ME 04332-0872
single out an individual as the best teacher in Maine, but rather honors one teacher (207) 667-7707 • artseveryday@adelphia.net
www.maineartseducation.org
who represents all the excellent teachers in our state. For more information, go to
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Put Arts atmember of MAAE?
http://www.maine.gov/education/it/guidance/toy/toy.htm To encourage and strengthen educational excellence in
visual art, music, theater, dance, and writing in all Maine
schools and communities.
The Maine Alliance for Arts Education is a member of the Kennedy
Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, Washington, D.C.
Funding for a portion of MAAE activities is provided by the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Are you a current MAAE is funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts
If you haven’t yet renewed for 2006-07, or if you’ve been meaning to join but haven’t Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National
Endowment for the Arts.
gotten around to it, go to www.maineartseducation.org/images/memberform.pdf .
The contents of this journal were developed under a grant from the
We need your support to put arts at the core of education for all Maine students. U.S. Department of Education. However, these contents do not nec-
essarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you
should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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