Have you heard the news? Students from Shanghai, China have just beaten the pants of the rest of the world and in particular on the United States, on a respected international assessment in reading, math, and science. The assessment is known by its acronym PISA, which stands for Program for International Student Assessment."Wow, I'm kind of stunned, I'm thinking Sputnik," said … [Read more...] about The Shanghaiing of Arts Education
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The Arts Education Holiday Shopping List: Great Gifts for Kids and Families
It's never too early to consider your holiday gift list. Today, I present to you a lucky 13 list of primarily arts-oriented books for children. The wonderful thing about these books, which for me is a big-time measure of children's book quality overall, is that adults will enjoy these books just as much as the kids.The list runs the gamut of music, dance, drama, and visual art. … [Read more...] about The Arts Education Holiday Shopping List: Great Gifts for Kids and Families