And you thought the debates were over. This will be a good one. Click here to register.Education and the ElectionTwo must-see events on edweek.org Live Debate: Education and the Next President Exclusive webcast, Tuesday, October 21, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Live from Teachers College, Columbia University: "Education and the Next President," a debate between Linda … [Read more...] about Hey wait, there’s one more important debate!
Doctor Atomic: Education/Outreach Gets Rave Review
"Rave review." That's right, by me!Overlooked among the media coverage on Doctor Atomic is the support provided for those who want to learn more. When it comes to opera, I have long admired John Adams for creating works that have direct relevance to my life and times. Don't get me wrong, I admire John for his music and his increasingly important role as a musical ambassador. In … [Read more...] about Doctor Atomic: Education/Outreach Gets Rave Review
The State of Arts Education in Colorado
Over the past year or two we've seen the emergence of significant studies to determine the levels of access to arts education by students in a given state or in some instances a city. Later today, the New York City Department of Education will release its second Annual Arts in the Schools Report. This year, they're not inviting press to the release. More on that report later … [Read more...] about The State of Arts Education in Colorado
Are Charter Schools in the Same Boat as your Non-Profit Organization?
Early on in my tenure at CAE, I had lunch with an extremely talented principal of a charter school with a heavy focus on the arts. There was so much to admire, not the least of which was the principal's commitment to excellence, innovation, and high standards. Among the charter school movement, it is central to what I find most appealing: starting from scratch, with bold ideas … [Read more...] about Are Charter Schools in the Same Boat as your Non-Profit Organization?
People You Should Know: Stefon Harris
I have had the good fortune to be associated with Chamber Music America's New Music Institutes, which are a series of institutes across New York State providing professional development for students, professional artists, and managers in connection with the creation, performance, and promotion of new chamber music. Last week at SUNY Potsdam, I was deeply struck by one of the … [Read more...] about People You Should Know: Stefon Harris