For Teachers

 
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"A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart."

Prime Stage is committed to meeting the needs of educators. We invite you to take advantage of our great programs designed just for you!

Programs & Resources

 

- Literacy Statement

- Literacy in ACTion

- Student Matinee Field Trips

- Resource Guides

- For Teens (Global Classroom)

- Outreach Programs

- Drama Awards Program

- Act-48 Workshop

 

edWeb.net - A free online community for professional educators
https://home.edweb.net/

ERIC
https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED477613

National Education Association
https://www.neamb.com/work-life/how-field-trips-boost-students-lifelong-success

Research.com
https://research.com/education/the-educational-value-of-field-trips

Stage Agent
https://blog.stageagent.com/arts-integration-in-the-classroom-why-theatre-is-a-powerful-tool/

The International Literacy Association https://www.literacyworldwide.org/

Egan-Simon, D. (2022) Do school trips to the theatre provide any educational benefits?
Research Summary https://my.chartered.college/research-hub/do-school-trips-to-the-theatre-provide-any-educational-benefits/, Research Hub.

How Theatre Educates: Convergences and Counterpoints with Artists, Scholars and Advocates. Edited by Kathleen Gallagher and David Booth. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, Inc., 2003.

Hornbrook, D. (1997). Education and Dramatic Art (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Nine Strategies for Promoting Student Engagement
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-nine-strategies-for-promoting-student-engagement/2021/02

A Ladder to Literacy - Wayne Brinda, Ed.D.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00940771.2011.11461796

From Carrots to Caring: Motivating Students to Read
https://www.activelylearn.com/post/from-carrots-to-caring-motivating-students-to-read

Spark a passion for reading: 15 ways to motivate daily reading practice
https://www.renaissance.com/2018/10/04/blog-passion-reading-15-ways-motivate-daily-reading-practice/

 
Teacher Advisory Council

Linda Haston, Education Director
John Dolphin, Education Consultant & Global Classroom
Kerry Benson, Quaker Valley High School
Mary Delesio, Home School Coordinator
Ken Lutz, Retired Music Teacher
Ryan Pontzloff, North Allegheny High School
Dennis Reagle, Shaler Middle School
Wayne Brinda, Ed.D., Producing Artistic Director
Lawrence McCullough, Ph.D,, Prime Stage Board Member

 
Education Program Funding

Our Education Programs are funded in part by:

The Grable Foundation, American Eagle Outfitters, The Laurel Foundation, PNC Charitable Trust, Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of The Buhl Foundation