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Does Every Student Deserve An Award?

May 23, 2017 by Adam Paltrowitz Leave a Comment


Choral Clarity Blog Presents:

I agree with the criticism about the “award-bearing” adolescent world we live in today. Every student gets a trophy. Students get participation awards just for breathing.

Does Every Student Deserve An Award?

The answer isn’t as cut and dry as you might think…..

 


Filed Under: Choral Clarity Tagged With: ACDA, ACDA Membership Benefits, American Choral Directors Association, choir, Choral, choral clarity, high school, Teaching

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