Investment and Achievement Benefits of Arts in NC In addition to improving the quality of life and promoting communities to new residents and business, the creative community offers tangible, economic benefits. As of 2009 in NC, this industry created and sustained almost 300,000 jobs, generated $10 billion in employee compensation, and produced more than $40 
I love the things that just appear on my digital doorstep. Since my husband introduced me to google alerts, every day I get information both useful and quirky. At the moment, in addition to alerts for “arts education” + “gina harrison” , I’m getting 
As an addendum to the NorthwoodArts Annual Report, here’s a short retrospective slide show of highlights from 2008–2009. Marching band season, the fall drama Up the Down Staircase, dance & choral concerts, parades, art exhibitis, Into the Woods, Tri-M music honor society, graduation, drama camp.
Another year at Northwood has begun. Students, teachers, parents, and alumni 
I’ve completed the NHS Arts Ed. Department’s annual report and posted it online at last! The back page includes a tentative calendar of events for the coming year, so of course it will need updating, but otherwise I think it’s complete.
There’s information about Northwood instrumental music, choral music, dance (NHS has the oldest public school 