Arts Education in the News
Here are some important recent articles and news reports that you don't want to miss:
- Arts Makes You Smart; (NY Times, Nov. 23, 2013)
- Music Training Sharpens Brain Pathways, Studies Say; (Education Week, November 25, 2013)
- Music-based program may boost seniors' brain function, mood; (MSN News, Nov 30, 2013)
- Is there a link between arts education and entrepreneurship? (Michigan Public Radio)
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- Robots or Aliens as Parents? Colleges Gauge Applicants' Creativity; (NY Times, Nov. 2, 2013)
This is just a sampling of what has been reported in the past six weeks! Arts Education is coming of age! There is a large body of compelling evidence that supports the impact the arts have on cognition, social skills, focus, concentration, psychological health, reasoning, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and development of aesthetics.
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Also, take a look at our Arts|Learning video pagewhich has several short videos that report on cutting-edge research supporting the arts in schools, featuring Steve Seidel, Ellen Winner, Martin Gardiner, Thalia Goldstein, Nadine Gaab, and many arts practitioners. These are perfect to show to your school board, administration, or parents to gain support and understanding as to the importance of arts education.
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