It seems simple, but that is not what is happening. Instead, legislators and administrators are simply cutting on the basis of what's politically easy and what vaguely seems expendable. In education, many administrators are quick to cut athletics, band, cheerleading, art and music because they have the vague impression that those are luxuries. In fact, they are exactly the … [Read more...] about David Brooks Gets It Right
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Arts Education Cuts at New York City Public Schools: A Tale of Two Worlds
The Daily News released an article today on cuts to the arts starting to appear in the New York City Public Schools. Note the title: City Schools are Seeing Arts Programs Erased Amid Budget CutsFor those of you who don't know this school district, basically, the principals call the shots. If they want to gut an entire arts program, they have the power, as the have been … [Read more...] about Arts Education Cuts at New York City Public Schools: A Tale of Two Worlds