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Arne Duncan and Neko Case: “We have to do more with the arts”
Last night, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, introduced indie rocker Neko Case (a member of the New Pornorgraphers, as well as solo act) at a DC Club. It has not been widely reported that the USDOE recently hired Tim Tuten, co-owner of The Hideout, a Chicago club, as assistant secretary of communications and outreach. Tuten…
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Diane Ravitch on Mayoral Control of Schools
THIS, is a very hot topic around New York City right now. Searing hot, like a blow torch. The law that grants the New York City Mayor absolute control of the public schools is going to expire on June 30th unless the New York State Legislature renews it. It’s pretty much a sure thing that…
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A Good Read on Obama’s Education Agenda
It’s still very early, and our President has a thing or two to deal with. So, like many, I am still giving him the benefit of the doubt on education (as well as the banks), while liking some of what he’s doing in other areas. I know at least one person who has the viewpoint…
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Juillard Makes Cuts to MAP Program
In today’s New York Times there is an article about cuts Juilliard is making to it’s Musical Advancement Program (MAP), which serves low income students. The article also mentions cutbacks made to the Academy program, but doesn’t provide details. This news comes on the heels of the Curtis Institute announcing a new facility. It’s a…
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Continuing Problems with LA’s Arts High School
What a mess. But how often do you see someone challenging Eli Broad? At first it was to be a regular high school to help with overcrowding in the area. Then it became part of the Grand Avenue redevelopment led by Eli Broad, leading to the building of a $242 million state of the art…
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Education Secretary Lands Near Knockout Blow in First Round
Okay, maybe it’s really the second round, as the first could be viewed as the education portion of the stimulus package. I’ve read a lot about Arne Duncan being a basketball player, but hadn’t heard much about him liking to mix it up.Yesterday Duncan spoke at a press conference in Maryland where he outlined what…