Today, is the second anniversary of the launch of Dewey21C. Two years, 323 entries, 250,598 page views, 185,295 visits, guest blogs by Jane Remer, Ted Wiprud, Jon Deak, and David Shookhoff. Here's to the 324th entry!************************************************************************************************************It seems to me that for many years the rhetoric of … [Read more...] about Who Owns Creativity?
Important to Arts Education: When Facts are Fiction
Many in arts education adhere to the silver bullet theory, namely that the right piece of incontrovertible research will create universal access to high quality education. And, of course, this is stoked by those who pick apart the existing research as being "soft." There are those who believe that "facts" as the primary ammunition of advocacy will win the day.Of course, if you … [Read more...] about Important to Arts Education: When Facts are Fiction
Chuck Close Speaks Out About Arts Education
...and more. Actually, I would have to call this one taking a very big swing...for those baseball, hockey, or even golf fans.Okay, very quickly I received about 50 emails about these two news items:First, is an interview on The Newshour: CHUCK CLOSE: Well, I think the problem with the arts in America is how unimportant it seems to be in our educational system. I grew up in a … [Read more...] about Chuck Close Speaks Out About Arts Education
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Fight Cuts to Cali Education Budget
I've seen a lot of advocacy videos, but not one like this. It's hard hitting, direct, has a sense of humor, and has the current it girl: Megan Fox. And as of the writing of this blog, almost 250,000 people have viewed it on YouTube...It's certainly worth a look, even if it's not specifically about the arts...Click here to view Hot for Teachers with Megan Fox and Brian Austin … [Read more...] about Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Fight Cuts to Cali Education Budget
The Joe McCarthy of Art Education
Apologies first, to all those who love Joe McCarthy. He still has a big following in certain political circles. First it was an attack earlier this year on Maxine Greene and now it's an editorial that appeared in the Wall Street Journal: The Political Assault on Art Education, both by Michelle Marder Kamhi. A brief excerpt: Ms. Desai is part of a growing movement of art … [Read more...] about The Joe McCarthy of Art Education