In case you haven't already heard, there is a groundbreaking research project underway called the Teaching Artist Research Project (TARP). (Yes, that's correct: TARP! The government clearly saw a good acronym when they created the other TARP, which is not as good a project).TARP is the first national study to examine the world and work of teaching artists. The goal of TARP is … [Read more...] about Calling All Teaching Artists
Congress to Hold Hearings on How Arts and Music Benefit the Economy
Click here to read the announcement by Rep. George Miller (D-CA)"With the arts and music among the many industries being hit hard in economic downturn, U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today announced plans to hold a series of hearings this Spring to examine how the arts benefit the nation's economy and schools - and what can … [Read more...] about Congress to Hold Hearings on How Arts and Music Benefit the Economy
Details on the Education Stimulus Bills
Update as of February 12th: I will try to get you an analysis of the education portion of the stimulus bill which was settled after House, Senate, and Obama administration officials reached agreement last night. This paves the way for Congress to take this up by the end of the week.And the arts sector was worried about a measly $50 million to the NEA.Here ya go, details on what … [Read more...] about Details on the Education Stimulus Bills
Jane Remer, Guest Blogger: The Arts Are Pork
I am thrilled to welcome to Dewey21C my newest guest blogger: Jane Remer. Jane has been a force in arts education for quite some time. Her knowledge, incisive mind, and take no prisoner attitude will undoubtedly make for a great guest blog. Who knows, if Jane likes it, maybe she'll decide to open up her own regular blog on … [Read more...] about Jane Remer, Guest Blogger: The Arts Are Pork
Update on the Education Portion of the Stimulus Bill
Understandably, much of the focus in the arts world is on the "arts" section of the stimulus bill, including the $50 million item for the National Endowment for the Arts. However, there's an whole other side to this, to be found in the education portion of the package, which I am afraid for the moment doesn't look very good. The bad news is this: the Senate version of the … [Read more...] about Update on the Education Portion of the Stimulus Bill