Tag Archives: arts integration
The Creativity Crisis
For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong—and how we can fix it. Back in 1958, Ted Schwarzrock was an 8-year-old third grader when he became one of the “Torrance kids,” a group of … Continue reading
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Diane Ravitch to Speak at UC Berkeley
ACTION ALERT! Today, Thursday, April 15 at 5:30PM, Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education at New York University and education historian will be speaking at the UC Berkeley Sibley Auditorium at the Bechtel School of Engineering. This event is free … Continue reading
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Let President Obama and All Policymakers Know: Art IS Education!
It only takes a few minutes! Send a letter to President & Mrs. Obama and to your representatives urging them to support arts as a vital part of education. You can use or edit our sample letter, or write your … Continue reading
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California First Lady Maria Shriver Praises Local Efforts To Empower Girls In Visit To Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2010 CONTACT: Susan Muranishi, Alameda County Administrator (510) 272-6984 California First Lady Maria Shriver voiced strong support of local efforts to empower at-risk girls during a visit and discussion with young female wards today at … Continue reading
Health Through Art: 8th Annual Call for Artwork for Billboards
Every two years for the last 20 years Health Through Art has conducted a Call for Art, asking Bay Area community members to send original artwork with a healthy, positive theme. This year’s deadline for submission of work is October … Continue reading
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Inside the Geometer’s Mind: The Art and Mathematics of Tessellation
Art IS! Education presents: Inside the Geometer’s Mind: The Art and Mathematics of Tessellation A project led by math teacher Abby Passkey with 8th grade students at the Urban Promise Academy in Oakland. Geometry class students used rotations, glides, and … Continue reading
Fox Courts Mural Project Unveiled!
This Thursday, June 18th: Come see Oakland School of the Arts’ Fox Courts Mural Project display in the Community Room of the Fox Courts Apartments from 5-8 pm, as part of Uptown Unveiled. The mural theme harnesses the creativity of young … Continue reading
Art IS Education: Awakening Imagination throughout Alameda County
By Sheila Jordan, Alameda County Superintendent of Schools Art IS Education – Now more than ever, it is important to reflect on the impact of creativity and innovation in our schools and communities. In a time of scarce resources, it … Continue reading
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