Okay, we're not using the name NCLB anymore, and you might think this is a bait and switch, but if I used its formal name, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), you might not know what this blog is all about. A couple of weeks ago I blogged about an invitation that was extended to arts education leaders across the nation to meet with the USDOE about ways in which … [Read more...] about The USDOE Consults with the Arts Education Field on NCLB
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The Counter-Intuition of Advocacy
Consider these three points: 1. The school district leader says that the overall school budget is increasing each year, and not to worry. And yes, it's true: more money was allocated to education in the city budget.2. The existence of generally supportive school district officials and government leads to increased arts budgets and administrative capacity within the district … [Read more...] about The Counter-Intuition of Advocacy
US Secretary of Education Is Convinced that Arts Education Raises HS Graduation Rates
''I'm convinced when students are engaged in the arts, graduation rates go up, dropout rates go down,'' Duncan said.One thing we do know about graduation rates and arts education in New York City public schools, is that the schools that offer more arts have higher rates of graduation. It's in this report.And, according to The New York Times, Duncan indicated that the … [Read more...] about US Secretary of Education Is Convinced that Arts Education Raises HS Graduation Rates
Final USDOE Race to the Top Guidelines Released: Arts Education an Outlier
I will try hard to be positive and productive with this blog. I promise.Okay, the long awaited Race to the Top final guidelines have been released. At the bottom of this entry I will provide a set of the links to the Executive Summary, full guidelines, press release, etc.First, let's address the question: what about arts education? The short answer is that the news is not … [Read more...] about Final USDOE Race to the Top Guidelines Released: Arts Education an Outlier
Looking For a Few Good Panelists…
Peer reviewers to be exact. And, hey, it's not me that's looking, but it's the USDOE.That's right the USDOE is looking for peer reviewers for it's Race to the Top Fund.So, if you have "experience providing thoughtful, objective, constructive, and timely oral and written feedback to applicants and/or organizations on successes and opportunities for improvement," or a "deep … [Read more...] about Looking For a Few Good Panelists…