This is one very fine read. Plus, it won't take you too long. If you have any interest in reading a piece that dissects a recent positive piece of research on a high profile program training principals in New York City, this what you want to click through to.More than anything, this gives you a good idea of the gulf between news reporting and analysis. (Wasn't that what got us … [Read more...] about Bungled By Design: A Reseacher on Research
Archives for August 2009
Of Ted Kennedy, Rocco Landesman, and NCLB
When I think of Ted Kennedy, I think of a line of Democrats that reach way back to FDR. The wealthy elites who are brought up to serve the public and for my money, demonstrate a commitment to a progressive agenda that is centered in social justice. Were they perfect, of course not. From FDR to Teddy Kennedy. Was Teddy the end of the line? I was watching some of Ted Kennedy's … [Read more...] about Of Ted Kennedy, Rocco Landesman, and NCLB
Insult to Injury: State Reading Tests Can be Passed by Guessing
This little topic is a tough one. Think about it: according to number of different reports, the NY State ELA tests, which drives just so very much of the educational industrial complex, can be passed by guessing. When arts education is being pushed off the table, out of the school day, etc., look to how the curriculum is narrowed due to the dominance of these tests.The Daily … [Read more...] about Insult to Injury: State Reading Tests Can be Passed by Guessing
Reflections on Arts Education and the USDOE
It's interesting to see the fairly predictable responses to Arne Duncan's letter and web conference, where he articulated support for arts education on behalf of the USDOE and the White House. There is and should be a fair amount of gratitude across the field when a US Secretary of Education affirms the importance of the arts, even if the affirmation may at first blush appear … [Read more...] about Reflections on Arts Education and the USDOE
Six Key Quotes from Arne Duncan’s Web Conference on Arts Education
I know, I know, the full transcript and audio is coming. In the meantime, here are a few quotes. But before that, here's my headline:US Education Secretary Affirms the Importance of Parents in Ensuring Arts EducationHere are the highlights: 1."The elementary and secondary education act defines arts education as a core subject." 2. "The 2008 NAEP assessment of music and visual … [Read more...] about Six Key Quotes from Arne Duncan’s Web Conference on Arts Education