In Stephany Rigoni’s letter to the editor in the Daily Herald, Ms. Rigoni points out the decrease in art education and it’s effect on students. Please read below…what do you think about the public education in your area? Are your schools funding art education? Are they providing art supplies to support the teachers?
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In an article written by Robin Pogrebin for the New York Times, Ms. Progrebin brings to the forefront two scholars who have addressed the role of arts in education in mulitple research projects.
In a new book coming out “Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education” (Teachers College Press), scholars Ellen Winner and Lois [...]

“The Art of Funding” is an interesting article published online at Scholastic.com in the Administ@tors section.
“A shrinking budget doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to arts programs. Here are some creative ways to find the funding you need.”
Read more:
http://The Art of Funding

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“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/

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