There is a great deal of concern in the arts and education field, focusing for the moment the devastating cuts to arts education programs at the United States Department of Education. In the recent continuing resolution, arts education programs, as well as a host of other eduction programs were zeroed out. There's still a chance however, as some of the funding could be … [Read more...] about A Voice of Reason Around Federal Funding
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Leading Public Education Blogger Struggles with Arts Education
I am a big fan of Mike Petrilli and the gang at the Fordham Institute, even if I disagree with them from time to time. (I might add that they have been quite generous in providing help for the organization, Common Core, of which I am the board treasurer.) If you follow any of the leading public education blogs, one thing you will notice is that the subject of arts … [Read more...] about Leading Public Education Blogger Struggles with Arts Education
Education Secretary Duncan Urges School Leaders to Go Easy on Arts Ed Cuts
Last week Secretary of Education Arne Duncan sent a letter and three policy letters to the Governors:Key Policy Letters to The Governors, March 3, 2011What you will find most interesting comes from the document Smart Ideas to Increase Educational Productivity and Student Achievement: First, Do No HarmChanges or cuts to education budgets, especially during periods of fiscal … [Read more...] about Education Secretary Duncan Urges School Leaders to Go Easy on Arts Ed Cuts
Arts Teachers As Endangered Species
Okay, I know, this makes two posts in a row about cuts to arts education. It is, as the Mark Knopfler song goes: "It's what it is."In this case, it's an old and quite sore subject. And yes, it's a subject that makes me angry and eager for new city leadership. For all of those who tell me I should be more guarded, sorry.In what many still argue is the arts capital of the world, … [Read more...] about Arts Teachers As Endangered Species
More Scorched Earth Education Policy: San Diego To Cut All Elementary Arts Teachers
It's pretty amazing, that a relatively strong district like San Diego Unified School District would make such plans:If trustees sign off on the budget proposal, it will mean the end of all elementary music education except for the program at Crown Pointe Junior Music Academy, which does not rely on visual and performing arts funding.Click here to read: School Music, Arts … [Read more...] about More Scorched Earth Education Policy: San Diego To Cut All Elementary Arts Teachers