Archive for December, 2009

The Importance of Fostering Creativity December 23, 2009 No Comments

Sir Ken Robinson, a British author and expert in the areas of creativity and innovation, is a strong proponent of overhauling the current public education system to create an environment that better inspires and nurtures creativity in every child. Earlier this year, he participated in a Q&A session sponsored by TED and Reddit. To see [...]

What Started as a Workshop for 6 has turned into a Program for over 900 Students December 7, 2009 No Comments

Lauren Perelmuter, of Torrance, Ca., started a workshop 9 years ago addressing art and it has turned into a program serving over 900 students in the area.
Students recently spent  an afternoon participating in a lesson provided by Art to Grow on Children’s Art Center Inc., a program that brings art education into local classrooms. For inspiration, [...]