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Comment on Another Favorite Education Video: Meet Nel Noddings by Jennifer Hayhurst

Jennifer Hayhurst — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:25:52 +0000

Thank you for posting this video. I am a teacher and a staff developer, I am putting together a presentation for our staff development day based on Noddings’ work. Do you know if there is a way to get in touch with her? We have recently made a shift toward the workshop model. If we want our kids to care about books – to treat them “like gold” then we have to understand what it really means to care. To dare to care is greater than a four letter word. The greater implication for focused attention without expectation is a uncharted discipline that I think we need more so than ever before in the face of rigorous Common Core State Standards. I think this idea of moral credit is the next big revelation. Moreover, we are the model – what are we teaching? Are we making these sacred spaces where students can learn and grow? I don’t think we can even begin this work unless we explore Noddings’ work to a greater degree.

Comment on The Educational Industrial Complex by Steal This Blog: 5 Ramblings on Arts and the Common Core Standards » Art Matters!

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:59:21 +0000

[...] from a tree. The CCSS in ELA and math have been cemented into a newly poured foundation of the educational industrial complex and are wired through the White House, state departments of education, the philanthropic sector, [...]

Comment on Arts Education: Too Much and Not Enough by Teachers, Educational Organizations, and the White House Seek More Arts in Curriculum | Concordia Masters of Education

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:28:29 +0000

[...] into the curriculum for schools focused on teaching quality education. According to his blog, Dewey21C, he asks how can teachers in the K-12 grades focus on rigorous arts education without shortchanging [...]

Comment on Chuck Close Speaks Out About Arts Education by Bob Ragland

Bob Ragland — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:17:21 +0000

I just came across this information. Bravo!
I have followed Chuck Close’s career for a long time.
I coach freshmen artists on business/survival after art
school. I do it because of the disrespect given to
the fine arts by the education system and much
of the lay public. This is good in formation.
Sincerely,
Bob Ragland-Non- Starving Artist/Denver

Comment on You Can’t Even Give Music Education Away for Free: PS24 in The Bronx by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:08:58 +0000

Fast forward 2 years. Donna Connelly fired two music teachers at PS 24 thus depriving it of not only music education funded by DoE but also two grants the school has been enjoying for ages, but which required that the school had a viable music program in place.

Comment on Obama Administration Poised to Increase Funding for Arts Education?? by jerry

jerry — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:44:56 +0000

…”disastrous budget deficits that this president is building.”? are you serious? this article was written TWO MONTHS into the Obama administration, and the comment, later that same year. It’s like blaming the doctor for cutting into a patient who needs to have a limb removed…

Comment on How Important is Arts Education? The New York Times Asks Students by Sports vs. Art (Final) « The High School Economy

Sports vs. Art (Final) « The High School Economy — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:50:49 +0000

[...] a student, to be a more creative and resourceful human being.” Said a student when asked in a New York Times article. Due to budget cuts, the percentage of kids with access to music has declined to about [...]

Comment on GIA Conference D3: Final Thoughts (Arts Education IS Social Justice) by barbecue fish

barbecue fish — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:34:00 +0000

I usually do not drop a lot of responses, however i did a few searching and wound up here GIA Conference D3: Final Thoughts (Arts Education IS Social Justice) | Dewey21C. And I actually do have 2 questions for you if it’s allright. Could it be only me or does it seem like some of the comments appear like they are written by brain dead folks? And, if you are writing at additional online social sites, I would like to keep up with everything new you have to post. Would you list of every one of all your social pages like your linkedin profile, Facebook page or twitter feed?

Comment on Guest Blog, Bruce Taylor: What is the Future Role for Arts In Public Education? by Juan Medina

Juan Medina — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:36:59 +0000

Regarding “What is the Future Role for the Arts In Public Education’

As a High School Art Teacher, I can without reservation state that critical thinking skills have been and continue to be supported by our curriculum. I would however, be remiss to ignore that what we provide is understood by our district as nothing more than non-essential. We struggle to change our students’ mindsets in how one acquires knowledge, vis-à-vis the critique process. We ask our students to first explore, then conceive, evaluate and critically reflect before taking the leap towards making. I believe what you call for in your article is already happening. I am hopeful that steady progress will eventually lead to ours being recognized as more than innate filler.

Comment on Guest Blog, Bruce Taylor: What is the Future Role for Arts In Public Education? by Juan J Medina

Juan J Medina — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:19:38 +0000

Where I do agree that 21st Century Skills are finally being attended to by school districts’ mission statements and supposed plans of action, it is my heartfelt and personal understanding that the fine arts are not benefiting from this recent turn to acknowledge what we have known all along, that “Critical thinking leads to real learning”.
As a High School Art Teacher, I can without reservation state that critical thinking skills have been and continue to be supported by our curriculum. I would however, be remiss to ignore that what we provide is understood by our district as nothing more than non-essential. We struggle to change our students’ mindsets in how one acquires knowledge, vis-à-vis the critique process. We ask our students to first explore, then conceive, evaluate and critically reflect before taking the leap towards making. I believe what you call for in your article is already happening, but educational organizations seem to only recognize growth when pivoting on the 3 R’s. Where I am frustrated in lacking acnowledgement, I am hopeful that steady systemwide progress will eventually lead to ours being recognized as more than innate filler, but as pioneers.