In today's New York Times, Charles Murray of the American Enterprise Institute wrote an op-ed piece titled: Why Charter Schools Fail the Test.Mr. Murray makes a great case for the shortcomings of standardized tests (ELA and Math) as the singular measure of student achievement and school environment. In particular he sites the longitudinal study of charters and vouchers in … [Read more...] about Reflections on a New York Times Op-Ed on Charter Schools
Archives for May 2010
NYS Assembly Member Files Appeal to Force NYC to Meet State Law on Music Education
It's a savvy approach to a long-term problem: the New York City Public Schools do not provide the minimum levels of music (and arts) education required by the State of New York. Assembly Member Alan Maisel, acting on behalf of the Music Educator's Association of New York, filed an appeal with David Steiner, Education Commissioner, asking that the the issue be taken over by the … [Read more...] about NYS Assembly Member Files Appeal to Force NYC to Meet State Law on Music Education
You Need to Be an Arts Advocate–A New Video By Student Advocates for the Arts
This video is hot off the computer, and comes to you from Student Advocates for the Arts:About SAAStudent Advocates for the Arts is a grassroots student organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for public policy affecting the arts in the United States. Founded in 2002 by graduate students in the Arts Administration Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, … [Read more...] about You Need to Be an Arts Advocate–A New Video By Student Advocates for the Arts
Guest Arts Education Blogger, Jon Deak: Creating Music with El Sistema, Part Seven
Click here for Part Six Caracas, 15 de abril Last two days of classes! With the concert on Saturday, We've decided to allow the children to work until Friday afternoon. This is risky, because in order to get this many pieces ready in legible form for professional musicians to read easily, means that all the prep work will have to be done Friday way into the night and the … [Read more...] about Guest Arts Education Blogger, Jon Deak: Creating Music with El Sistema, Part Seven