<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ySPgs_0wBQsUIS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ySPgs_0wBQsUIS00" width="900" height="507" ></figure>HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that 20 educators from across the state have received funding to support artist residencies in their classrooms through the Indiana Educator Fellowship for Creative Teaching. One of those educators is in Perry County.Officials say Sarah Elrhanjaoui, an educator at William Tell Elementary School in Perry County, partnered with Tell City Regional Arts for an experience for her classroom as well as a project. This arts integration residency will give students a hands-on experience that enhances their understanding of other cultures.IAC explains artist Robin McBride Scott’s background in basketry and Native American studies will give the students an education about other cultures. The hands-on art experience of weaving a basket and mat during the week-long project will teach them skills beyond the curriculum. To further enhance this experience, the students will take a field trip to the Eiteljorg museum in Indianapolis to learn more about Native American cultures and give students an experience outside of their own town that they may not otherwise have.“We are proud to support 20 artist residencies in Indiana classrooms through the Fellowship for Creative Teaching,” said Stephanie Haines, IAC Arts Education and Accessibility Manager. “Indiana educators are innovative in their curriculum delivery, and it is a privilege to provide more tools to those supporting Indiana students.”Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW). </div></body>

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HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that 20 educators from across the state have received funding to support artist residencies in their classrooms through the Indiana Educator Fellowship for Creative Teaching. One of those educators is in Perry County. Officials say Sarah Elrhanjaoui, an educator...