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 that Obama has managed to do things in education that please both the traditional left and the traditional … [Read more...] about A Good Read on Obama’s Education Agenda
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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 good example of the schizoid nature of the … [Read more...] about Juillard Makes Cuts to MAP Program
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 facility. It was to become the "Fame" high school for Los Angeles.Then it became a zoned arts high … [Read more...] about Continuing Problems with LA’s Arts High School
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 will be required of states in order to receive the second round of … [Read more...] about Education Secretary Lands Near Knockout Blow in First Round
Crisis in Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School
I was once asked by a charter school operator to assist them in finding some arts teachers. They showed me their instructional schedule for their all-day kindergarten and first grade classes, and I was floored, absolutely floored by the amount of time spent on drilling and test prep for reading and math.I mean, this is kindergarten. A five year old being drilled for hours on … [Read more...] about Crisis in Kindergarten: Why Children Need to Play in School