Barbara Shepherd writes an excellent article addressing the teacher and the power that the arts have in the classroom. A call to action for teachers to take a proactive role in advocating for arts education “Think about the last time you experienced the power of the arts in your classroom. Perhaps a struggling student blossomed [...]

“At a time when educators are preoccupied with standards, testing, and the bottom line, some researchers suggest the arts can boost students’ test scores; others aren’t convinced. Karin Evans asks, What are the arts good for?” Read the full article at: http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2009/04/16/arts-and-smarts-test-scores-and-cognitive-development/

On 3/23/09  www.Americansforthearts.org  noted that the House of Representatives Education and Labor Full Committee has announced plans to hold a series of hearings on the impact of the creative industries and their vital role in our economy. http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp Below is a link to U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, announcement: http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/02/chairman-miller-announces-plan.shtml Isn’t [...]