Yesterday, Arne Duncan presented an outline of his $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund. They are using the term i3 as shorthand. First there was RttT, now there's, that's right: i3. Some will find ways to establish a network of new schools or develop models that turn around low performing schools. Others will find new ways to use technology. Others might explore how to … [Read more...] about Have at it. $650 million available for education innovation.
Archives for October 2009
The What Ifs of Arts Education
I see more and more arts education oriented blog posts appearing on my Google Blog Search. Mostly they're "one-offs," consisting of a sort of "mom and apple pie" post invoking all the usual reasons (some might say suspects) as to why arts education is invaluable. You know the list: improved reading and math scores, improved problem solving skills, the creative workforce, … [Read more...] about The What Ifs of Arts Education
What Can Dance Teach Us About Learning? — From the Dana Foundation
Here comes another piece on arts education and the brain, from The Dana Foundation's Cerebrum Magazine. I have to say, I love this stream of pieces that is being generated by Dana. This piece, What Dance Can Teach Us About Learning? "highlights the importance of including physical learning in the classroom, to stimulate creativity, increase motivation and bolster … [Read more...] about What Can Dance Teach Us About Learning? — From the Dana Foundation
Arts Advocacy as a Double-Edged Sword, Part Two: What is Advocacy Anyway?
As a follow-up to Jane Remer's finely-honed blog on Dewey21c (Arts Advocacy is a Double-Edged Sword), I thought it might be helpful to post a bit of a rundown on the various types of advocacy. While the term "advocacy" may be bounced around in a singular manner, it is after all an umbrella term describing many different types of activities. Before I get to that, I do think it's … [Read more...] about Arts Advocacy as a Double-Edged Sword, Part Two: What is Advocacy Anyway?
Guest Blogger Jane Remer: Arts Advocacy as a Double-Edged Sword
In today's entry for her recurring guest blog, titled CliffNotes, Jane Remer tackles arts education advocacy. Never one to mince words, Jane gives us all lots to think about. RK*************************************************************************************************************As I have said for years, the arts education community is not a true "field," as it is … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger Jane Remer: Arts Advocacy as a Double-Edged Sword