A Grammy-nominated educator at the School Without Walls is being honored as the 2026 D.C. Teacher of the Year.
Remember the recorder? It's that small plastic instrument — looks kind of like a flute or clarinet — that's often the first instrument children learn to play in school. Or, at least, they used to. But ...
Music education is more than just teaching notes on a page. It’s a pathway to confidence, connection and cultural understanding, says Schuylkill Haven Middle School music teacher Carla Cappella.