Charlotte, NC – He Country Music Association and discovery education today announced a new virtual experience of its Working In Harmony educational initiative: Every Voice is Instrumental. Country Music’s Biggest Night: STEAM Takes the Spotlight Virtual field trip shows students in grades 6-12 how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) drives innovation in country music.
Premiered on February 16 at 1 p.m. Students will meet several STEAM professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds who help make Country Music’s Biggest Night™ a reality. Introducing students to critical behind-the-scenes professions, including stage directing, hair and makeup, production and security, Country Music’s Biggest Night: STEAM Takes the Spotlight Virtual Field Trip opens the curtain on the CMA Awards, the longest-run annual music awards show on network television. Learn more here.
“STEAM is incredibly important to the arts, including the country music industry,” said CMA Executive Director Sarah Trahern. “In partnership with Discovery Education, students now have a unique glimpse into the exciting inner workings of Country Music’s Biggest Night™ that shows how a production of this magnitude comes together and the talented people behind the scenes who make it happen. Our hope is that students see themselves in these roles, inspiring their ambitions beyond the classroom.”
An accompanying educator’s guide and multiple classroom activities provide teachers with materials and activities for before, during, and after the virtual field trip. This Virtual Field Trip (VFT) is part of Working in Harmony: Every Voice is Instrumental, an educational initiative for students and educators in grades 3-12. Through this initiative, students receive a free set of digital resources that help them learn about the many career opportunities offered within the country music industry. Working in Harmony also includes several types of standards-aligned resources that demonstrate how country music is fueled by bold ideas and a wide variety of unique STEAM careers and diverse professionals.
“We know that educators are always looking for fun and relatable ways to connect what they teach to the real world. We also know that students love to explore their career interests through ‘real life’ examples. This new virtual tour that takes students behind the scenes of the CMA Awards provides teachers with out-of-the-box resources and engaging, on-demand digital content to explore how STEAM is changing the world,” said Amy Nakamoto, General Manager of Discovery Education. of Social Impact.
Learn more about Working in Harmony at CMAWorkinginHarmony.com or within Discovery Education’s K-12 Learning Platform. By connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators with a platform for learning that facilitates daily and engaging instruction. .
For more information about Discovery Education prize digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media viaTwitter andLinkedIn.
About the Country Music Association
Founded in 1958, CMA is the leading trade association for the country music industry. Representing professionals who make a living in country music globally, the organization serves as a critical resource for support and information, honors excellence in the genre, and provides a forum for industry leadership. CMA is dedicated to expanding country music around the world through a number of major programs and initiatives, including the organization’s three annual television properties: The CMA Awards, “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas,” all which are broadcast on ABC. The organization’s philanthropic arm, the CMA Foundation, works tirelessly to provide equitable access to music education to create impactful change for students and teachers across America.
About the CMA Foundation
The Country Music Association established the CMA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in 2011 to leverage strategic partnerships, professional development for qualified music teachers, and grant distribution to enhance and support equitable music education programs for all students in the whole country. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the CMA Foundation focuses on providing sustainability, advocacy, and accountability within music education by investing in various resources for students, schools, and communities.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the world leader in educational technology whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Drawing inspiration from global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with trusted districts, states and organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of all students. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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