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If There’s Only One Book to Read on K-12 Education, Read This One!

February 19, 2010 by Richard Kessler

All the time, I run into people in the arts field who ask me to explain exactly what the hell is going on with K-12 education. Between vouchers, choice, turnaround, merit pay, alternative certification, race to the top, race to the bottom, AYP, value-added assessment, process-driven goals, backwards-mapped curriculum, and more, trying to get a handle on what all this means can … [Read more...] about If There’s Only One Book to Read on K-12 Education, Read This One!

What We’re Up Against: The View from a School Reform Conference

February 8, 2010 by Richard Kessler

I've been sitting on the idea for this entry since October. I thought the slow news day today for education would be a good time to post. That's a joke, of course, have you seen the report about school districts that have burned through their stimulus funding?Ever go to an arts education conference? Ever go to an arts conference? Let's say American for the Arts, National … [Read more...] about What We’re Up Against: The View from a School Reform Conference

Is It Time to Throw in the Towel on Education Reform? A Speech by Checker Finn

September 14, 2009 by Richard Kessler

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

Arts Education Should Align with School Reform. Really?

June 24, 2009 by Richard Kessler

Among advocates and wannabe advocates, I have lately been hearing that arts education must align with school reform. I heard this the other day at a splendid presentation by Narric Rome of Americans for the Arts and Najean Lee of the League of American Orchestras, at the NYC Arts Education Roundtable's annual meeting. I have also come across this recently through discussions of … [Read more...] about Arts Education Should Align with School Reform. Really?