BLOGS & ARTICLES

Blogs & Articles
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35 Lancaster Voices Featured in New Book Exploring the Power of Art to Strengthen Community
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Organizational DEI: The Learning Curve Continues
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The Madness and Benefits of Herding Cats
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Living in a Post-racial Society?
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Life Lessons From Painting: Your Self Portrait is Never Finished
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Replacement Theory
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A Spark of Creativity as the Original Seed of All Human Advancement
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My Book’s Been “Banned”: Disappointment or an Unexpected Badge of Honor?
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Connecting the Dots: Music and Mental Health
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Every Day is Father’s Day
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Diversity Equals Maturity and Strength
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Leadership as a Lifelong Craft
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Born on Third Base
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Critical Race Theory
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Jazz as a Leadership Development Tool
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What Are We to Make of the Term “Woke”?  
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Silence Is No Longer an Option
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Music as a Platform for Integrated Learning
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The Times They Are a Changing: Sports, Music, and Social Change
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The Journey of an Old White Dude in the Age of Black Lives Matter: A Primer
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Leadership 101: Diversity Includes Disruptors
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A New Years’ Resolution
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Empathy, Grace and Forgiveness
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MFE's Songs for Justice: Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned: Race as a Social Construct
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MFE's Songs for Justice: Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned - Color-Blindness
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Preserving “Our” Heritage
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MFE’s Songs For Justice: Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned - Improvisation as a Social Justice Survival Skill
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MFE’s Songs For Justice: Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned - Diversity is a Strength
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MFE’s Songs For Justice: Observations, Reflections and Lessons Learned
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The Campaign for “Bandwork”: It’s Now Personal

PRESS

Coverage from the Press
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A Note from the 2021 Keys for the City Pianos
The Power of Music in a Stressful Pandemic
The Power of Music in a Stressful Pandemic
John Gerdy WITF Interview
John Gerdy WITF Interview
Why Not Flag Football?
Why Not Flag Football?
WSJ - Coming Soon to Campus: The $100,000 Hotel Room
WSJ - Coming Soon to Campus: The $100,000 Hotel Room
At the end of an arduous journey, a refugee family rejoices with music
At the end of an arduous journey, a refugee family rejoices with music
LNP’s new section lifts up genuine mission of our schools
LNP’s new section lifts up genuine mission of our schools
The Real Story | Ban Youth Football
The Real Story | Ban Youth Football
The ROI of Athletics
The ROI of Athletics
Lessons from Manheim Township
Lessons from Manheim Township
What Are Students Learning On The Football Field?
What Are Students Learning On The Football Field?
Evidence Is Clear: Tackle Football Is Too Risky
Evidence Is Clear: Tackle Football Is Too Risky
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A “New Deal” for the 21st Century College Athlete
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Rethinking College Football as a Branding Element
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Artists, Athletes and Governing Boards: Who Plays and Who Wins?
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Football and the Institution’s Brand
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It’s TIme to Expel Sports From Our Public Schools
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Let's Talk About Sports' Role in Our High Schools
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Women’s Sports Grow More Popular, But Their Real Value Isn’t Commercial
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Football or Music? What’s the Best K-12 Investment
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Reinstating UAB Football - An Opportunity Lost
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You Simply Can’t Put Lipstick on a Pigskin
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Football vs. Music: This is About Winning
Football vs. music: Which is better for students?
Football vs. music: Which is better for students?
Cheer UAB's Courageous Decision
Cheer UAB's Courageous Decision