To read Ted the previous installments of Ted's arts education travelogue click here for the first entry; here for the second; and here for the third. I love this entry. Can an ordinary 10-year-old compose music? Read on! RK***********************************************************************************************************10.11.09 Yesterday, the New York Philharmonic … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Blog #4, from Tokyo
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Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Guest Blog #3, from South Korea
To read Ted the previous installments of Ted's arts education travelogue click here for the first entry and here for the second. RK************************************************************************************************************Dewey 21C 10.8.09 Korea, land of Teaching Artists! Seriously: the South Korean government launched a new agency - Korea Arts and Cultural … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Guest Blog #3, from South Korea
Have at it. $650 million available for education innovation.
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.
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