This morning I saw this blog published two days ago on the New York Times blog about the benefits of […]
Archive for ‘arts for arts sake’
Reflection on Arts in Education TODAY
I just finished listening to the arts in education discussion group from the Aspen Ideas Festival 2012. The panel was […]
COMMENTARY ON ASSESSMENTS IN THE ARTS
Of late, there have been many posts regarding assessments in the arts and outrage over the possibility of high stakes […]
Does all of the TESTING Inhibit Creativity? Can We Have Creativity and Accountability?
Everyone who knows me and has read anything in this blog knows that I believe the arts are as important […]
WE NEED THE ARTS!
Every once in a while I remind myself about what the arts teach. This way of learning is integrated so […]
More on Using the Arts to Improve Critical Thinking Skills
{EAV:f78492e7939f89ba} “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious—the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true […]
Let Harold Light the Way–Dare to Dream
Discovery and Innovation. This book was written in 1955. I love this book. There are others in the series and […]
Arts Education Not in Peril? REALLY? For whom?
The National Center for Education Statistics released a report earlier this month regarding the state of arts education and its […]
Should The Arts Have Accountability? What Comprises A Good Assessment?
How do we address the vague nature of the arts in assessments? Inherently, the arts in all forms are creative […]
Ruth Catchen Reach for the Stars! 