Where do the key candidates for Mayor of New York City stand on arts education???Just as we did for the Public Advocate race, The Center for Arts Education is circulating the arts education questionnaires completed by the Republican candidate for Mayor, Michael Bloomberg and the Democratic candidate for Mayor, William Thompson.Mayoral Candidates Debate Arts Education in First … [Read more...] about Arts Education and the Race for Mayor of New York City
A New Twist on Arts Education and Test Scores
The organization I work for is fortunate, very fortunate indeed to have a grant from the USDOE as part of its Arts Education Model Development and Dissemination (AEMDD) program. It is near impossible to be awarded one of these highly competitive grants unless you have a quasi-experimental research design as part of the overall project design. Essentially what makes it a … [Read more...] about A New Twist on Arts Education and Test Scores
You Cannot Make this Stuff Up: Elementary Student Barred from Dance Class in Order to Take Test Prep
In New York City, principals have been empowered to be the CEO's of the school building. A big difference between these principals and CEO's however, is that in the corporate model there is a a board of directors. More than ever, these principals operate as free agents.So, for the time being, if a principal doesn't want to support arts education, there's not much that's going … [Read more...] about You Cannot Make this Stuff Up: Elementary Student Barred from Dance Class in Order to Take Test Prep
On the Death of Ted Sizer
At Dewey21C, It would be impossible ignore the passing of Ted Sizer, one giant of an educator. You see, Sizer was considered by many to be the heir to John Dewey.There will be obituaries everywhere, as well as tributes. He footprint was all that.I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Sizer, but have read and been inspired by his work and vision, a vision that always seemed to … [Read more...] about On the Death of Ted Sizer
What Makes for A Positive or Negative School Culture?
Ed in the Apple is a blog that I've been reading since it first started a few years ago. My understanding is that the blog is associated with someone at the United Federation of Teachers. It's a very good blog in terms of giving a feel for what's going on from a teacher's perspective, and yes, to some degree from a teacher's union perspective. But, it's not all dogma, really. … [Read more...] about What Makes for A Positive or Negative School Culture?