At Top Public Schools, the Arts Replace Recess
In the art room at P.S. 188 in Bayside, Queens, a group of 9-year-olds was busily putting the finishing touches…
Economic Stimulus: Hobbling Arts Hobbles Innovation
As the economy stumbles, the first things to get cut at the national, state, and local levels are the arts.…
Steve Jobs, Jef Raskin, Apple and Why We Teach the Arts in Our Schools
I often find myself in front of policy and decision makers discussing the status and condition of arts education in…
For sake of society, young minds need art
Access to arts education is one of the civil rights issues of our time. I’d like to use brain science…
Why Is It So Hard To Put Imagination Back Into Schools?
When you were a kid, you didn’t need anybody to tell you how to use your imagination. You made up…
Arts Education Makes America Stronger
A few weeks ago, I had the honor of sitting in on a discussion, hosted by the Writers Guild of…
San Clemente Times Covers Meet the Masters
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Bloom Reviews: Meet the Masters for Kids
We had the super-lucky privilege of being able to review a Meet the Masters (MTM) art unit for Henry’s kindergarten class.…
2 Minutes to Tell Congress You Support the Arts
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) appropriations package that cuts dozens of federal agencies…
March = Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month was founded by the Crayon, Water Color & Craft Institute, Inc., the predecessor of the Art &…