Okay, I know, it makes no sense. Why would we pay kids to study arts education when they like studying the arts, it has a positive effect on attendance, and in many districts across the nation, kids are denied access to arts instruction?I was just trying to get your attention.If you haven't already heard, paying kids to take tests, improve performance, and attend school is the … [Read more...] about BIG IDEA: Let’s pay students to study arts education!
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Hey wait, there’s one more important debate!
And you thought the debates were over. This will be a good one. Click here to register.Education and the ElectionTwo must-see events on edweek.org Live Debate: Education and the Next President Exclusive webcast, Tuesday, October 21, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern time Live from Teachers College, Columbia University: "Education and the Next President," a debate between Linda … [Read more...] about Hey wait, there’s one more important debate!
Doctor Atomic: Education/Outreach Gets Rave Review
"Rave review." That's right, by me!Overlooked among the media coverage on Doctor Atomic is the support provided for those who want to learn more. When it comes to opera, I have long admired John Adams for creating works that have direct relevance to my life and times. Don't get me wrong, I admire John for his music and his increasingly important role as a musical ambassador. In … [Read more...] about Doctor Atomic: Education/Outreach Gets Rave Review
The State of Arts Education in Colorado
Over the past year or two we've seen the emergence of significant studies to determine the levels of access to arts education by students in a given state or in some instances a city. Later today, the New York City Department of Education will release its second Annual Arts in the Schools Report. This year, they're not inviting press to the release. More on that report later … [Read more...] about The State of Arts Education in Colorado
Are Charter Schools in the Same Boat as your Non-Profit Organization?
Early on in my tenure at CAE, I had lunch with an extremely talented principal of a charter school with a heavy focus on the arts. There was so much to admire, not the least of which was the principal's commitment to excellence, innovation, and high standards. Among the charter school movement, it is central to what I find most appealing: starting from scratch, with bold ideas … [Read more...] about Are Charter Schools in the Same Boat as your Non-Profit Organization?