Artists in the Classroom (11-12)

Apologies.

Sometimes dance class doesn’t go so well…. A lot of teachers have students write apology letters when that’s the case. While I appreciate the gesture, I wonder about forced or obligatory apologies. Do they foster reflection and support ettiquette? Or do they encourage kids to be disingenuous? I guess like everything, it all depends on how the teacher frames it.

I usually receive a handful of these letters a year. Above are some samples.