It's a tough genre, primarily because the bulk of these sorts of videos tend to be promotional (see boring). There's a reason for this, I think, and it's because video production isn't cheap and there's pressure to promote your own work. Moreover, showing process is a pretty tricky thing. Without the process, well, there's no reference point for what you are really talking … [Read more...] about A Favorite Arts Education Video: Powerful Learning Through The Arts
I Support Choice–Choice in Opinions About Schools!
Well, it's already late day Wednesday, and I am a bit behind in posting my blog entries this week. That's what happens, I suppose, when you're a blogger with a board meeting (yesterday). Even with my board meeting over, I've been slammed with meetings.That being said, I am very happy to support choice when it comes to education. And to help illustrate that, here's a video of … [Read more...] about I Support Choice–Choice in Opinions About Schools!
Forget Waiting for Superman. Read This Instead
There are two things people have asked me to blog about: Common Core Standards and Waiting for Superman.I am preparing an overview blog on the Common Core standards, that will look at why, how, when, and potential impact for arts education. That's on the worktable, so to speak.As for Waiting for Superman, rather than blog on the movie, oddly enough, I suggest you click on over … [Read more...] about Forget Waiting for Superman. Read This Instead
To Have and Have Not: Arts Education in American Public Schools
Before I start this entry, will everyone join me in wishing Jane Remer a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!************************************************************************************************************A couple of years ago I was attending a conference on arts education,convened by the United States Department of Education for its AEMDD and Professional Development … [Read more...] about To Have and Have Not: Arts Education in American Public Schools
If There Were A Sure Fire Way to Improve Your Brain…
Okay, I have to admit, this is bit of a re-post, but according to my calculations, I figure any number of people missed the article and my blog, and the article is a winner.A year ago, Cerebrum, published Michael Posner and Nancy Patoine's How Arts Training Improves Attention and Cognition.If there were a surefire way to improve your brain, would you try it? Judging by the … [Read more...] about If There Were A Sure Fire Way to Improve Your Brain…