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Teaching for Tomorrow | Michael Callahan

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Inspired by a piece by Florence Price Michigan State University Educator Mike Callahan is expanding his curriculum beyond the traditional to include music from diverse artists and styles. Callahan hopes by teaching tomorrow’s teachers a broader view of the musical world it will be a step toward justice.

Aired: 12/10/23 | Expires: 12/11/25
Supported in part by
MSU Federal Credit Union
Michigan State University Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
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