Have I ever mentioned that I love the Dana Foundation. Full disclosure: the organization I work for receives funding from Dana. With that out of the way, I just want to say I think they're one terrific funder and partner, doing exemplary work that is both unique, helpful, and dynamic. Dana's current issue of Cerebrum features How Arts Training Improves Attention and … [Read more...] about How Arts Training Improves Attention and Cognition–From the Dana Foundation
Archives for 2009
Is It Time to Throw in the Towel on Education Reform? A Speech by Checker Finn
This is a terrific bird's eye view of the kaleidoscope of education reform. Whether you agree with his conclusion or not, it's more than worth the read.Click here to read Checker Finn's September 9th speech to Rice University's Educational Entrepreneurship Program.Hirsch wants a new K-8 curriculum, for instance. The NEA (National Education Association) wants more of what … [Read more...] about Is It Time to Throw in the Towel on Education Reform? A Speech by Checker Finn
Chicago Public Radio Looks at Music and the Brain
Last Friday, the Chicago Public Radio program Eight Forty-Eight took a look at music and the brain in a segment titled Researchers Probe How Music Rewires the Brain.Click here to read the transcript or listen to the segment online.So, listening to brainwaves is kind of weird and fun, but why care so much about the brainstem? Well, how good a job it does recording sound is … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Radio Looks at Music and the Brain
Should Arts Education Hitch its Wagon to 21st Century Skills?
In most respects this couldn't be more timely, as the upcoming forum of the Arts Education Partnership is focused heavily on 21st Century skills, and features none other than Ken Kay, President of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Mr. Kay is also the CEO and Founder of the E-Luminate Group, which is an "education consulting firm specializing in marketing communications … [Read more...] about Should Arts Education Hitch its Wagon to 21st Century Skills?
Do the Arts Count in Education? How Policy can Bludgeon Practice
Here's my very first repost, the blog having originally appeared late last week:While I have misgivings about posting this blog during the traditionally quiet week before Labor Day, I just couldn't resist. I may repost it next week, just to make sure it isn't missed.This blog post is central to those who wonder how policy can have a direct effect on practice. In this particular … [Read more...] about Do the Arts Count in Education? How Policy can Bludgeon Practice