Click here for Part Seven Caracas, 17 de Abril As we gather the huge mound of music paper bequeathed to us by these children, I feel that we have been gifted with a beyond-precious trove of artistic diamonds, and that we have on our hands a task of near-impossible dimensions. The mood of celebration lasts long enough to see the children's bus off: Not only have they … [Read more...] about The Thomas Edison of Music Education and Composition: Jon Deak: Creating Music with El Sistema, Part Eight
Nice Work, California State Arts Advocates–An Arts Survey of Candidates for Chief State School Officier
I am getting the sense that the arts education advocates in the State of California are going are really getting their act together. And by that I mean, it is beginning to look like they are forging consensus, sharpening their tools, and taking a hard look at the sort of long-term fight necessary to hold the line and advance education in these tough times, in the toughest in … [Read more...] about Nice Work, California State Arts Advocates–An Arts Survey of Candidates for Chief State School Officier
Reflections on a New York Times Op-Ed on Charter Schools
In today's New York Times, Charles Murray of the American Enterprise Institute wrote an op-ed piece titled: Why Charter Schools Fail the Test.Mr. Murray makes a great case for the shortcomings of standardized tests (ELA and Math) as the singular measure of student achievement and school environment. In particular he sites the longitudinal study of charters and vouchers in … [Read more...] about Reflections on a New York Times Op-Ed on Charter Schools
NYS Assembly Member Files Appeal to Force NYC to Meet State Law on Music Education
It's a savvy approach to a long-term problem: the New York City Public Schools do not provide the minimum levels of music (and arts) education required by the State of New York. Assembly Member Alan Maisel, acting on behalf of the Music Educator's Association of New York, filed an appeal with David Steiner, Education Commissioner, asking that the the issue be taken over by the … [Read more...] about NYS Assembly Member Files Appeal to Force NYC to Meet State Law on Music Education
You Need to Be an Arts Advocate–A New Video By Student Advocates for the Arts
This video is hot off the computer, and comes to you from Student Advocates for the Arts:About SAAStudent Advocates for the Arts is a grassroots student organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for public policy affecting the arts in the United States. Founded in 2002 by graduate students in the Arts Administration Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, … [Read more...] about You Need to Be an Arts Advocate–A New Video By Student Advocates for the Arts