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To Turn Her Middle School Around, A Principal Invests in the Arts
There’s probably not a ton of Artsjournal.com readers that read GothamSchools.org. Nevertheless, it is the go-to web site for news about New York City Public Schools, and its reach continues to grow nationwide. And, I would say that, even if they hadn’t written such a terrific feature on how the arts can be part of…
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The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System: Part Two
In July 2009, I posted what is now the first installment of a multi-part piece: POV: The Challenge of Teaching Art in the Public School System. Essentially, I was sharing with the readers of Dewey21C, an article that had been published in the New York Teacher. Today, I received a sad follow-up, directly from Linda…
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Arne Duncan and Neko Case: We Have To Do More With The Arts.
Arne Duncan and Neko Case, from 2009. “We have to do more with the arts.” I couldn’t agree more. I once saw Joel Klein honored at a gala for City Lights Youth Theater, which closed this year, and he got all lathered up, thrusting his fist in the air, proclaiming that we will restore arts…
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The Choice is Art: A New Public Awareness Campaign in Arizona
“Exposure to the Arts Means Higher SAT Scores.” The Arizona Arts Commission has launched a new public awareness campaign: The Choice is Art. Click here to go straight to their website.
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Guest Blog: Jane Remer, CliffNotes: Why The Arts as Education: Urgent Reflections at the End of Another Challenging Year
Welcome back Jane Remer, to Dewey21C. Jane brings to us an end of the year reflection, provoked by one of my recent posts. Jane gives us something to think about as we head towards the new year. –RK *********************************************************************************************************** Jane Remer’s CliffNotes: Why the Arts as Education: Urgent Reflections at the End of Another Challenging…
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Espresso Arts Education (Updated)
Perhaps you’re thinking that espresso isn’t exactly one of the arts education disciplines traditionally found in state standards. Yes, that may be so. Nevertheless, if you don’t know espresso as an art form, perhaps it’s time to join the third wave. The Third Wave of Coffee that is. I think the best place to start…
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What Did You Learn in School Today?
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…
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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…
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Made in America: Our Cultural Heritage
One of the things I loved about working for The American Music Center, was the way it served as a nexus of 20th and 21st century American music. Through the collection of scores and recordings, there was a treasure trove to engage with. Through the various grant programs all sorts of information would circulate. And,…
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I Will See You One Waiting for Superman and Raise You One Race to Nowhere
Okay, bear in mind this movie does not have what Waiting for Superman had: the millions in foundation funding to support its promotion, nor a major broadcast network that devoted a week about K-12 education centered around it. But hey, how many documentary films gets a $2 million foundation grant for its promotion? (The answer…