Bringing the arts front and center.The arts are an integral part of our learning and growing process. Through the arts we learn about other people and cultures. We learn to look at themes, ideas and perspectives in new and different ways. We also learn to work with others, for collaboration is often one of the distinguishing characteristics Noun 1. distinguishing characteristic - an odd or unusual characteristic distinctive feature, peculiarity characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best of working in the arts. Many superintendents who champion the arts feel as I do--that arts education is a vital component of the education of every child. Arts education advocates within our schools as well as arts leaders from cultural organizations in communities across the country are encouraged by the ideas of such thoughtful leaders as Daniel Pink, Sir Ken Robinson The following individuals are named Ken Robinson:
I'm delighted that AASA AASA American Association of School Administrators AASA Asian American Student Association AASA Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia AASA Aging and Adult Services Administration AASA Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army has joined forces with Americans for the Arts Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in the United States. They describe themselves as being dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the , the nation's leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education, in an exciting new partnership. In October, Paul Houston presented a white paper, "Creating a Whole New World: Placing Arts and Education in the Center of the Flat Earth," at the Americans for the Arts National Arts Policy Roundtable. The theme of this gathering was Thinking Creatively and Competing Globally: The Role of the Arts in Building the 21st Century American Workforce, and it was co-sponsored by Robert Redford's Sundance Preserve. This spring, AASA, Americans for the Arts and The Conference Board will be releasing a report based on a joint survey of business leaders and superintendents regarding their views about creativity and education. In addition, AASA will begin working with Americans for the Arts to identify a group of superintendents who are interested in arts education and who are willing to serve as a sounding board for both organizations. We anticipate having approximately 20 superintendents meet by conference calls and e-mails to help us preserve the arts as an important part of education and, indeed, of society. Please let Kathi Levin lev·in n. Archaic Lightning. [Middle English levene, levin; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.] (klevin@aasa. org), AASA director of governance, know if you are interested in being a part of this group. Together, we can ensure the arts remain an integral part of our children's education. For some, it's the best and only way they can express who they truly are. Hero Profile: J. D. Jerome J. D. Jerome (1899-1992) was an educator in the 1930s. He truly loved his job and shared his enthusiasm with everyone around him. He began every faculty meeting with singing and he closed every school day with song. Not only was he a gifted singer who shared his talent with his staff and students, he and his brothers formed the Jerome Brothers Quartet and graced most weddings, funerals and family gatherings in rural North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. with four-part harmony Noun 1. four-part harmony - harmony in which each chord has four notes that create four melodic lines musical harmony, harmony - the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords . These harmonies are tapes replayed in my memories and have given me much joy and sustenance Sustenance Amalthaea goat who provided milk for baby Zeus. [Gk. Myth.: Leach, 41] ambrosia food of the gods; bestowed immortal youthfulness. [Gk. Myth. as an arts advocate and enthusiastic supporter for arts education as an essential life skill. Thank you, Dad, for instilling in·still also in·stil tr.v. in·stilled, in·still·ing, in·stills also in·stils 1. To introduce by gradual, persistent efforts; implant: "Morality . . . in me the importance of the arts and for filling my life with song. Sarah Jerome is AASA president in 2007-08. E-mail: jerome@ahsd25.k12.il.us |
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