Did you know that the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers over 20 exchange programs that U.S. citizens and Non-citizens can participate in? These include the Future Leaders Exchange for students from Eurasia, the One Beat music engagement opportunity, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study, the Congress-Bundestag Exchange between young Americans and Germans, and many others. 

What is the place of singing in classical Lutheran education? Rev. Robert Paul, Associate Pastor and Headmaster at Memorial Lutheran Church and School in Houston, Texas, joins KFUO Radio to talk about why classical Lutheran education is important to him and why he is invested in it, what happens at a CCLE conference, the place of singing in classical Lutheran education, and what this year’s conference attendees will learn. https://lnkd.in/g2Ak2d6h #ccle #classicallutheraneducation

The work of interpreting our history through the arts is important both culturally and academically.

Today is World Teachers’ Day—recognized since 1994 to, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) describes, “celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally.” According to UNESCO: “The 2024 celebrations will focus on 'Valuing teacher voices: towards a new social contract for education,' underscoring the urgency of calling for and attending to teachers' voices to address their challenges but, most importantly, to acknowledge and benefit from the expert knowledge and input that they bring to education.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxJ--xMF NAfME remains committed to advocating for the music education profession at the federal, state, and local levels, and we encourage you to join us in the work: nafme.org/advocacy

📖  Exploring Legacies and Resistance Dive into the final chapters to uncover the African presence in Europe at the time of the transatlantic slave trade. Explore the fight for abolition and emancipation, and the ongoing efforts for recognition and reparation. Discover how the cultural legacy of slavery lives on in art, music, and collective memory, shaping our societies today. 🔗 Visit our website to explore and download the book➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehxiQ_an #MANIFESTEU #MANIFESTResourcesbook #HistoryAndMemory

https://lnkd.in/gqPvk9tg What role do traditional dances and music play in African ceremonies and daily life? By Hugo Keji Traditional dances and music play a central role in African ceremonies and daily life, deeply intertwined with the cultural, spiritual, and social fabric of communities. These art forms are not merely for entertainment; they carry significant meaning and are essential for expressing identity, celebrating life events, and maintaining community bonds.

We are one union, but every Member State has its different culture. We are united in building bridges between us. The European Culture Street in Guangzhou presented the EU’s diversity in food, arts, music, dances, traditional costumes, and much more. 我们是一个联盟，同时每个成员国都有其不同的文化。我们团结一致，在彼此间搭建桥梁。在欧洲风情街活动上，游客们通过味觉、视觉、听觉、嗅觉、触觉等全方位领略欧盟的文化多样性。 Learn more about this event: https://lnkd.in/d4u2BMKx 了解这次活动的更多信息：https://lnkd.in/drsUiBpY

... and another story about the healing power of music... These drum beats are keeping my attention focused, which for those who know me, is not a core competency. In all areas of our lives, music can help bring teams, organizations, countries, and tribes together - IF we are willing to try it. We are ready when you are. #leadingWithMusic #empoweringLEADERS #GtownCoach #executiveCoaching

Latinx Spaces will prominently feature Latinx arts and cultures. Our content will depart from Latinx positionalites, towards a space of political and intellectual dialogue. In doing so, however, we hope to avoid the pitfalls that befall identity projects. The goal is not assimilation, exclusivity, or even indoctrination, but the concrete development of pluriversal dialogues. While our content will be diverse, it will remain committed to one or both of these critical orientations: To disrupt those metanarratives that continue to sustain systems of oppression and exclusion.   To bring to light Latin American dispositions and sensibilities through the promotion of Latinx arts and cultures.

Wondering how music transforms lives? It transforms in many ways that you could ever imagine. I've seen the magic of music and its healing power. That’s the beauty of it. You don’t have to be a professional musician to reap the benefits of music. Let me share with you how it transformed lives and how it can transform yours too. To read my article, click on this link https://rb.gy/e6xbbu and get your FREE access to Empowering Humanity Magazine™ Now!