Listen to the students!
Sometimes our students demonstrate wisdom beyond their years! From the NY Times: To the Editor: As a high school student, I'm completely opposed to "narrowing the curriculum." It is bad for the students. What happens to these students after they have been deprived of government, history, science and so much more? This is what I […]
Supporting a Well-Rounded Educattion
In an update from the Governor's office called the "Governor's Record on Education," Governor Schwarzenegger outlines his accomplishments in education during his term. Half way down the page this pops out: Supporting a Well-Rounded Education Bringing Arts and Music Back to the Classroom In recent years, many California school districts have reduced course offerings in […]
Mr. Holland’s Opus. 10 Years Later – What Did We Learn?
On January 9th 1996 something of a defining and unifying moment occurred for music education and music education advocacy. It was on this evening that more than 25,000 concerned citizens, music teachers, principals, superintendents, celebrities, politicians, students, advocates and other gathered in 49 locations across the nation for the premiere of the now legendary film, […]
California Gov Proposes $100 Million for Music/Arts Education
Miracles do happen! After pounding on state of California for their horrible record on music and arts education as document in the Music for All Foundation's report The Sound of Silence the Governor of California will propose $100 million for use to restore music and arts education programs. From the release: Arts and Music Grants: […]
Arts Enters the NYC race for Mayor
The folks at the Alliance for the Arts in NYC asked for, and received, comments from all the candidates for Mayor about their views on arts issues… including arts education. An interesting read! Check out all the responses via the link below! The Alliance for the Arts asked candidates for City office in the 2005 […]
Beware the Parent Trap
There is an emerging trend which, until recently, had been isolated to California (Redwood City, Concord, and dozens of others) that has now started to pop up in school districts across the country. I call it The Parent Trap. Recent media reports and citizen contacts has showcased how school districts would a) single out music […]
U.S. STUDENTS LEAD WORLD IN STAR WARS KNOWLEDGE
A friend of mine sent this to me. It is a great laugh. Enjoy! Dept. of Education Hails New Test Scores U.S. students, long assailed for lagging the students of other nations in math and science, lead the world in their knowledge and comprehension of Star Wars trivia, the Department of Education announced today. The […]
Canadian Music Advocates Launch “Music Monday”
From the wires: TORONTO – Students across Canada will join together in song Monday, at an inaugural event spearheaded by a group promoting music education in schools. Elementary and secondary schools across the country are taking part in the first annual Music Monday, with the goal of drawing attention to the importance of learning about […]
