I am truly excited about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Maybe that is funny or strange, however The US […]
Archive for ‘Imagination’
Reflection on Arts in Education TODAY
I just finished listening to the arts in education discussion group from the Aspen Ideas Festival 2012. The panel was […]
“NAPE Reveals shallow grasp of Science” – NOT A SURPRISE – NOW WHAT??
I know this news appears all bad, and I want to say maybe it isn’t great, but I believe there […]
Are We Cultivating the Best and the Brightest?
Much of the focus in recent years is raising the level of achievement in underperforming schools. This improvement zeroes in […]
Do We Still Believe in Science? Fire Up Science in Learning! Make Science the New Black!
Why do kids lose their enthusiasm for science? It seems to me in preschool and elementary school that science excites […]
Never Be Afraid To Be In Awe Of The Infinite Possibilities
What inspires you? What vision makes you stop and think — think about who you are, what you are and […]
Does all of the TESTING Inhibit Creativity? Can We Have Creativity and Accountability?
Everyone who knows me and has read anything in this blog knows that I believe the arts are as important […]
WE NEED THE ARTS!
Every once in a while I remind myself about what the arts teach. This way of learning is integrated so […]
More on Using the Arts to Improve Critical Thinking Skills
{EAV:f78492e7939f89ba} “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious—the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true […]
I advocate STEM Education – Why don’t YOU advocate STEAM?
STEM education is one of the trends in education reform. That said, I do not mean to imply that it […]
