by Lisa Rathje | Sep 8, 2026 | News, Professional Development News, Teaching with Primary Sources
Join Local Learning staff at the American Folklore Society Meets Oct 28-31, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more about this meaningful gathering of folklorists, culture workers, traditional artists, educators, and affiliated colleagues here. In partnership...
by Lisa Rathje | Jul 20, 2026 | News, Professional Development News
Focus on Culture and Arts Learning An Arts Education Professional Development Series and Community of Practice –Teaching Artist Workshop Series by the Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School and Local Learning: The National Network for Folk Arts Education–...
by Mira Johnson | May 28, 2026 | News, Professional Development News
Local Learning and the Folk Arts and Cultural Treasures Charter School (FACTS) are proud to announce the artists selected for the 2026–2027 Teaching Artist Mentorship Cohort, a year-long professional development and mentorship program designed to strengthen the...
by Mira Johnson | Apr 7, 2026 | Professional Development News
Wisconsin Teacher and Artist Showcase April 17, 2026 | 6:00 pm-8:00pm | FREE to attend Arts + Literature Laboratory |111 S. Livingston Street #100, Madison, WI Welcome to the CCC Showcase. Experience important local artforms and learn what happened when educators...
by Mira Johnson | Nov 11, 2025 | Professional Development News
Long Island Teacher and Artist Showcase November 15, 2025 | 11:00 am-1:00pm | FREE to attend Westbury Arts | 255 Schenk Ave., Westbury, NY Welcome to the CCC Showcase. Experience important local artforms and learn what happened when educators included guest artists in...
by Lisa Rathje | Oct 8, 2025 | Learning Locally, Professional Development News, Teaching with Primary Sources
FOLKLORE AND EDUCATION SECTION GUIDE TO AFS 2025 American Folklore Society conference sessions of particular interest to educators and our section membership The 137th annual meeting of the American Folklore Society is October 18–21, 2025, at Crowne Plaza...
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