We must hold ourselves -- our parents, our students, our elected officials, our school administrators -- accountable on arts education.Some of you may have read about the gridlock taking place presently up in Albany, the New York State Capitol. Basically, the State Senate is locked in place over the question of which party is going to be in power. And, there are some big-time … [Read more...] about A Local Legislator Who Gets It, Arts Education, that is.
POV: The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System
Creativity is the opposite of conformity and is nurtured by a supportive, positive environment that allows students to engage in creative play and honest communication; a place where their fears and vulnerabilities are, at least, acknowledged and not ridiculed.On this last workday before the July 4th holiday weekend, I would like to share with you a piece by Linda Starkweather, … [Read more...] about POV: The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System
Making Room At the Table: An Interview with the Author of a Needs Assessment for Arts Education and Special Needs Students in NYC Public Schools
I am really happy to be able to bring you an interview with two really swell colleagues of mine: Stephen Yaffe and Don Glass, who have teamed up on Making Room At The Table: A Needs Assessment of Arts Education for Special Needs Students in New York City Public Schools. Stephen is the principal investigator and Don has authored the introduction. I have had the great pleasure of … [Read more...] about Making Room At the Table: An Interview with the Author of a Needs Assessment for Arts Education and Special Needs Students in NYC Public Schools
Jane Remer’s Cliffnotes: The Myth of the Arts and School Reform, Redux
In today's entry for her recurring guest blog, titled CliffNotes, Jane Remer leapfrogs from my most recent blog entry, to three big points. I would also like to point you to a very thoughtful post responding to that very same blog, by my friend Carol Fineberg: Click here to read Carol Fineberg's comments on my most recent entry. RKThe Myth of Arts and School Reform, … [Read more...] about Jane Remer’s Cliffnotes: The Myth of the Arts and School Reform, Redux
Arts Education Should Align with School Reform. Really?
Among advocates and wannabe advocates, I have lately been hearing that arts education must align with school reform. I heard this the other day at a splendid presentation by Narric Rome of Americans for the Arts and Najean Lee of the League of American Orchestras, at the NYC Arts Education Roundtable's annual meeting. I have also come across this recently through discussions of … [Read more...] about Arts Education Should Align with School Reform. Really?