What Did You Learn in School Today? Words and Music by Tom Paxton What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? What did you learn in school today, Dear little boy of mine? I learned that Washington never told a lie. I learned that soldiers seldom die. I learned that everybody's free. And that's what the teacher said to me. That's what I learned in school … [Read more...] about What Did You Learn in School Today?
Arts
On The Declining Field of Concert Music
The New York Times recently published a feature story on the state of concert music freelancing: Freelance Musicians Hear Mournful Coda as the Jobs Dry Up.It was a good living. But the New York freelance musician -- a bright thread in the fabric of the city -- is dying out. In an age of sampling, digitization and outsourcing, New York's soundtrack and advertising-jingle … [Read more...] about On The Declining Field of Concert Music
The Shanghaiing of Arts Education
Have you heard the news? Students from Shanghai, China have just beaten the pants of the rest of the world and in particular on the United States, on a respected international assessment in reading, math, and science. The assessment is known by its acronym PISA, which stands for Program for International Student Assessment."Wow, I'm kind of stunned, I'm thinking Sputnik," said … [Read more...] about The Shanghaiing of Arts Education
Guest Blogger, Jane Remer: The New Messiah: Are the Arts Waiting for Godot…er, Superman or Woman?
Let's welcome back Jane Remer to Dewey21C. It's been a bit of time since her last guest entry. I know I missed her. How about you? --RK************************************************************************************************************Jane Remer's CliffNotesThe New Messiah: Are the Arts Waiting for Godot...er, Superman or woman? October 4, 2010 The latest flurry that … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger, Jane Remer: The New Messiah: Are the Arts Waiting for Godot…er, Superman or Woman?
Lewis Black on Education Reform
You know, comedy is an art form, don't you think? And, in the spirit, Lewis Black is the Stravinsky of comedy. When I really start to miss George Carlin, which I do just about daily, Lewis picks up the slack.Best line: NBC: One week for education; 51 weeks for incarceration. The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cBack in Black - Education … [Read more...] about Lewis Black on Education Reform