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Musically
Aligned is committed to providing valuable instructional resources
that improve academic stimulation and achievement through
the use of music. Co-creators Kenny and Carolyn Hood combined
their passions for music and learning to create Musically Aligned,
a standards-based educational music production and resource
company that aligns original songs and materials to state academic standards. Through
personal experience, student rapport, and research they found
instructional music strengthens and enhances learning.
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"The
use of music has become important as a way to enhance and
influence more natural acquisition of information."
(Caine
& Caine, 1994)
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The
techniques were designed as tools to scaffold learning and
support teacher instruction to meet high state standards and
accountability assessments. Although Musically Aligned resources
are specifically aligned to California State Standards, you
will find that the content included connects to national and
state standards implemented in classrooms across America.
[view standards
from across the nation]
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Carolyn Hood |
Carolyn
is an experienced educator and instructional leader who teaches
at Naranca Elementary, a diverse, Title 1 school. She holds
a CLAD, Professional Clear Multiple Subject California Teaching
Credential with a supplement in Psychology. She
has been trained in Accelerated Literacy, G.L.A.D, and standards-based
instruction at the Center for Performance Assessment.
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| Following the completion of her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Carolyn has become a Fellow and Teacher Consultant for the San Diego Area Writing Project and Master Trainer for Learning Headquarters. Most recently, Carolyn earned Middle Childhood National Board Certification. Her passion for learning is evident through her dedication and commitment to her students and colleagues. |
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Kenny Hood
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Kenny
is a songwriter and musician who has toured throughout the western
United States with Bulletproof Buddha and shared a stage with
bands such as P.O.D., CAKE, and Local H. Recently, Kenny helped Musically Aligned earn a contract with the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department to create a pre-school environmental education storybook and musical accompaniment in both English and Spanish. He has also written
and produced over 70 standards-based science and school readiness
educational songs that are currently used in classrooms across
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Kenny's
musical drive and creativity are apparent in the projects
he develops and records. He provides a funky, pop rock quirkiness
that makes his songs enjoyable, relatable, and memorable for
students and teachers alike. [song
snippets] |
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