Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Richard Maxwell
Maxwell, Richard
Teacher
Richard Maxwell, a GRAMMY® nominee and education innovator, brings a wealth of real-world experience to career and technical education (CTE). As the creator of the Creative Musical Arts & Sciences (CMAS) program (Arcadia High School, Phoenix, AZ) Maxwell has pioneered an innovative model that blends music education with hands-on industry experience. CMAS, a student-run record label, gives students the opportunity to create, produce, and market their own music, preparing them for careers in the music industry. Maxwell has a proven track record of fostering student success through practical, career-focused learning. His approach has gained the endorsement of leading professionals in both education and the music industry.
Sessions:
Case Study-Creative Problem-Solving Training Boosts Job Prospects
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Westin La Paloma
- Communication Media Technologies
- Interdisciplinary
The Arcadia CMAS (Creative Musical Arts and Sciences) program has a proven track record of preparing students for successful careers in the industry. By embedding creative problem-solving as a core element of its curriculum, the program helps students develop the critical thinking and innovation skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Attendees will also learn how to integrate similar strategies into their own teaching methods, empowering them to cultivate creativity and problem-solving abilities in their students, ultimately enhancing their curriculum and real-world impact.
