The arts blogosphere seems to be lighting up daily with posts about how the arts are under attack again by conservatives: it's the return of the culture wars.On the face of it, yes, it's true: the NEA, NEH, CPB, PBS, etc., are all on a big hit list for zeroing out by any number of conservatives.But, is it the reemergence of the culture wars? I am not so sure.If you look at that … [Read more...] about The Attack on the Arts and A Fond Recalling of The Second Bill of Rights
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Artsmarts: Why Cutting Arts Funding Is Not a Good Idea, from Psychology Today
Michele and Robert Root-Bernstein, the co-authors of Sparks of Genius, the 13 Thinking Tools of the Most Creative People, bring you a wide-ranging blog on how funding the arts funds scientific innovation and economic development.Which arts should we invest in? All of them! While almost all arts correlated with increased success as a scientist or inventor in our study, … [Read more...] about Artsmarts: Why Cutting Arts Funding Is Not a Good Idea, from Psychology Today
Using Art for Public Education Advocacy: An Exemplary Advocacy Video
I love this video, for its message and the artful way its delivered. And, it's instructive. … [Read more...] about Using Art for Public Education Advocacy: An Exemplary Advocacy Video
Scorched Earth Educational Policy: Toledo Public School System to Eliminate All Elementary School Arts and Phys Ed
That's right, ALL arts and physical education. Click here to read End of Art in School Means End of A Legacy, from the Toledo Examiner.There was a radio interview with one of the Board of Education members and when they were asked when the child will be introduced to music the person said "...they can learn in church..." … [Read more...] about Scorched Earth Educational Policy: Toledo Public School System to Eliminate All Elementary School Arts and Phys Ed
Will The Common Core ELA and Math Standards Override State Arts Standards?
I am a pretty big-time fan of the Common Core ELA and Math standards, primarily for the ways in which the standards are designed to broaden what has often been a very flat world of literacy and numeracy.And of course, the Common Core Standards has received a great deal of attention. It's here to stay for quite a while. That being said...The other day, as we were working on a … [Read more...] about Will The Common Core ELA and Math Standards Override State Arts Standards?