The "arts czar" idea is still buzzing about. Of course, the actor Kal Penn was appointed to the White House Office of Public Engagement, and we will have Rocco Landesman heading up the NEA, and Jim Leach heading up the NEH. But certainly, that's a far cry from what a number of people were lobbying for, which was a cabinet level position in the executive branch, replete with its … [Read more...] about What about an Arts Czar? What about a Federal Arts Policy? Hummm…
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Could Arts Education become a high profile issue?
Here is a story from WNYC.org, which is based upon its Brian Lehrer program yesterday, where John Sampson, the democratic leader of the gridlocked New York State Senate explained the changes he wanted to make to the law governing the New York City Public Schools. If you're not from New York, here's a brief recap: the law that gives the Mayor of New York near complete control of … [Read more...] about Could Arts Education become a high profile issue?
A Local Legislator Who Gets It, Arts Education, that is.
We must hold ourselves -- our parents, our students, our elected officials, our school administrators -- accountable on arts education.Some of you may have read about the gridlock taking place presently up in Albany, the New York State Capitol. Basically, the State Senate is locked in place over the question of which party is going to be in power. And, there are some big-time … [Read more...] about A Local Legislator Who Gets It, Arts Education, that is.
POV: The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System
Creativity is the opposite of conformity and is nurtured by a supportive, positive environment that allows students to engage in creative play and honest communication; a place where their fears and vulnerabilities are, at least, acknowledged and not ridiculed.On this last workday before the July 4th holiday weekend, I would like to share with you a piece by Linda Starkweather, … [Read more...] about POV: The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System
Making Room At the Table: An Interview with the Author of a Needs Assessment for Arts Education and Special Needs Students in NYC Public Schools
I am really happy to be able to bring you an interview with two really swell colleagues of mine: Stephen Yaffe and Don Glass, who have teamed up on Making Room At The Table: A Needs Assessment of Arts Education for Special Needs Students in New York City Public Schools. Stephen is the principal investigator and Don has authored the introduction. I have had the great pleasure of … [Read more...] about Making Room At the Table: An Interview with the Author of a Needs Assessment for Arts Education and Special Needs Students in NYC Public Schools