In this case, the article is focusing on the LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. It's great to read about students at the very top of high school arts education in New York City. At the same time, it makes me think back to when I graduated high school, when in addition to LaGuardia (then it was two separate schools: Music and Art High School and The … [Read more...] about What does it take to get into a select arts high school?
Education
How Arts Training Improves Attention and Cognition–From the Dana Foundation
Have I ever mentioned that I love the Dana Foundation. Full disclosure: the organization I work for receives funding from Dana. With that out of the way, I just want to say I think they're one terrific funder and partner, doing exemplary work that is both unique, helpful, and dynamic. Dana's current issue of Cerebrum features How Arts Training Improves Attention and … [Read more...] about How Arts Training Improves Attention and Cognition–From the Dana Foundation
Is It Time to Throw in the Towel on Education Reform? A Speech by Checker Finn
This is a terrific bird's eye view of the kaleidoscope of education reform. Whether you agree with his conclusion or not, it's more than worth the read.Click here to read Checker Finn's September 9th speech to Rice University's Educational Entrepreneurship Program.Hirsch wants a new K-8 curriculum, for instance. The NEA (National Education Association) wants more of what … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Throw in the Towel on Education Reform? A Speech by Checker Finn
Chicago Public Radio Looks at Music and the Brain
Last Friday, the Chicago Public Radio program Eight Forty-Eight took a look at music and the brain in a segment titled Researchers Probe How Music Rewires the Brain.Click here to read the transcript or listen to the segment online.So, listening to brainwaves is kind of weird and fun, but why care so much about the brainstem? Well, how good a job it does recording sound is … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Radio Looks at Music and the Brain
Do the Arts Count in Education? How Policy can Bludgeon Practice
Here's my very first repost, the blog having originally appeared late last week:While I have misgivings about posting this blog during the traditionally quiet week before Labor Day, I just couldn't resist. I may repost it next week, just to make sure it isn't missed.This blog post is central to those who wonder how policy can have a direct effect on practice. In this particular … [Read more...] about Do the Arts Count in Education? How Policy can Bludgeon Practice