Another reason we need art
I think you are missing one of the key reasons why we need to teach art in schools: Art satisfies the soul. When we are young, we are all artists. As we get older, many of us lose that feeling, but not...
View ArticleWhile your zeal in presenting
While your zeal in presenting your cause is admirable, especially since I consider myself a highly artistic person with an understanding of the artistic process, I am bothered when people feel entitled...
View Article" I am bothered when people
" I am bothered when people feel entitled to things that no one is obligated to supply for them. Art is important to many, but it's not a "right" in a legal sense"Sorry M. A. Hauck, but the arts...
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The language of Subpart 15 Section 5551 says nothing of the sort. The basic purpose of that section is to inform that supplemental federal funding is available to qualified private or public schools to...
View ArticleThe following is from the
The following is from the report "No Subject Left Behind," developed by a partnership of national arts organizations:"It’s the Law: The definition of core subjects in the new law is located in Title...
View ArticleThanks, but if you read
Thanks, but if you read another part of the legislation, schools are only mandated by their respective SEA and LEAs to standardized assess in language arts, math, and science to meet AYP and therefore,...
View ArticleObama's NCLB waivers are
Obama's NCLB waivers are quickly making AYP a non-issue since they excuse schools from meeting that impossible measure. So basing the legitimacy of the arts on that standard of measurement is,...
View ArticleI thought the Obama admin was
I thought the Obama admin was going to re-write NCLB but it looks like they dropped the ball on that, too. All I'm seeing now with this latest move is just election year posturing to throw a bone to...
View ArticleJust to clarify, it's the job
Just to clarify, it's the job of Congress to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. With the economic crisis and the wars...well, I think we can understand why it keeps getting pushed...
View ArticleWhen we look at the skills
When we look at the skills that make up a "21st Century Learner", these include things like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. All of these skills come together perfectly...
View ArticleI recently found this posting
I recently found this posting and felt the need to add to the comments. I think that there is a stumbling block on the word "right." I would like to put the word aside for the sake of what I think...
View ArticleArt transcends all
Art transcends all boundaries. It is the only tool that brings traditions, cultures and lifestyles together. Art is intrinsic in nature. It is art that helps a manager manage his work. It cannot be...
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