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In today's New York Times, there is a front page piece by Dan Barry titled: At an Age for Music and Imagination, Real Life Is Intruding.It's the story about a smart and musically talented high school student who has dreams of pursuing a career as a violinist, but who will choose instead to enter the field of nursing. It appears as an all or nothing choice: music or nursing.It's … [Read more...] about Artist Interrupted: How the Economy is Influencing Career Choice

It's been a while in the making and it's interesting as the staff had a major role in putting it together. Click here to watch Ford Foundation President Luis A. Ubiñas introduce the new plan."A comprehensive set of new strategies aimed at creating fairness and equity for people everywhere."What's in it for the arts, you may ask: Supporting next-generation arts institutionsArts … [Read more...] about Ford Foundation Announces New Strategic Plan

Last night, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, introduced indie rocker Neko Case (a member of the New Pornorgraphers, as well as solo act) at a DC Club. It has not been widely reported that the USDOE recently hired Tim Tuten, co-owner of The Hideout, a Chicago club, as assistant secretary of communications and outreach. Tuten has booked Case at The Hideout, and put Duncan and … [Read more...] about Arne Duncan and Neko Case: “We have to do more with the arts”

THIS, is a very hot topic around New York City right now. Searing hot, like a blow torch. The law that grants the New York City Mayor absolute control of the public schools is going to expire on June 30th unless the New York State Legislature renews it. It's pretty much a sure thing that it will be renewed, but precisely how and in what form is the matter at hand. There has … [Read more...] about Diane Ravitch on Mayoral Control of Schools