Studio Pathways: The Art of Transformative Education Mariah

When we teach can we make it easier for new knowledge to be acquired? Insights from neuroscientist Dr. Ken Wesson on how movement supports the encoding process.

Black: The Many Wonders of our World is the new book written by Nancy Johnson James and Constance Moore.  They speak about the intention and process of their new book which is inspiring readers and building creating new ways to connect with color and life.  Images discussed in show are of two flowers and petals or drops on one side of the page.  Flower petals are assortment of bright colors, pinks, yellows, oranges and blues and black. Second image discussed is of a woman with braids in her hair, two trees on the opposite page, two shadowy figures that look like shadows of the trees and also black panthers, and a bright yellow sun.  The last image discussed is an ocean wave with heavy drops of black and blue rain from a dark black and blue cloud.  On the opposite page are blackberries gathered like a cloud. 

Mariah and Jessa discuss what’s going on, their role in education, and an announcement!

Jessa shares our story on how two orgs merged for the greater good, for larger systemic impacts, as they prepare the nation for artful solutions.

Mariah discussed a more meaningful purpose for assessment and how we might begin to change our perceptions of it.

How do the Contemporary Arts make teaching and learning better? Mariah invites you to consume massive amounts of art to find out.