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Commented on You can change thisThis is a rather slanted view of what actually happened at this school board meeting. Yes, there were lots of folks there and that was refreshing. NO there has been no attempt by the school board to adopt the aforementioned curriculum. It is only one of 28 curricular that the board has investigated. Some members of the board even intimated that they would not adopt this curriculum. It is unfortunate that some members of the board can't get their facts straight and talk more than they listen. You can't learn anything with your mouth wide open. It is also dubious that the 3 R's alone will do anything to turn this society around. The only thing that will is a Classical Education rooted in the truth.
Commented: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 4:39 pm
By: John W. LaCava
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Commented on The Problems With America’s Public SchoolsGreat article Diane. However, we have eliminated the in depth study of the arts (Dance, music and the visual arts) to our great detriment especially with young children who thrive when info is delivered with the aid of the arts. Ask anyone who has been a musician how their math skills are. Ask any visual artist how their human skills have been improved. I recommend that every parent, teacher and administrator read " This is your brain on Music". We must remember that that the second greatest collection of dance, music and the visual arts is only surpassed by the written word. This collection of arts is the product of genius and children need to be put in touch with it. Did you know that MIT has a concert Band and a Jazz Band?
Commented: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 @ 1:49 pm
By: John W. LaCava
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Commented on John W. LaCava's ProfileCandidate for School Board
Bachelor of Music - Boston University School of fine and Applied Arts Master of Arts - East Carolina Universit20 additional hours beyond Masters Degree- UVA 38 years of successful teaching ES - College Conductor/Manager - Page County, Va Community Choir- 6years Conductor/Manager - The Main Street Singers - Page, County, Va - 9 years Founder/ Director- Performing Arts Luray (performing arts luray.com) A ground up effort including the purchase of a BB+T Bank building and initiation of a concert series. 4 years as an unpaid volunteer. Gueat conductor of various All-County, All-District and All-Regional Bands Adjudicator for various Band Festivals in NC and Va Church Choir Director - 7 years 1994 Nominee for Virginia Music Educators Teacher of The Year Award 2020 Inductee into Virginia Band and Orchestra Associations "HaLL OF fAme" Interim instructor - George Mason University Supervisor of student teachers - James Madison University Music Consultant - Manassas Park, VA PUBLIC Schools (Curriculum Design) Volunteer unpaid instructor - Bath and North Easy Schools Volunteer (unpaid) Soccer Coach - Travel and House League Teams - 14 years MOST EXPERIENCED, MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE and TRUSTWORTHY
Commented: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 @ 2:19 pm
By: John W. LaCava
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