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Daniel Weiss: New Era Ahead for Liberal Arts Education
Tue, 22 May 2012 08:40:35 -0700
America's higher education system is under siege. Changes in economics, technology, demographics and attitudes regarding the relevance of a college degree are forcing many institutions to rethink the way they operate.
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Long Wharf Theatre Gets $10,000 Grant For Arts Education Video
Tue, 08 May 2012 07:16:44 -0700
A video created by Long Wharf Theatre ’s education illustrating the importance of arts education won a $10,000 award from the National Corporate Theatre Fund.
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In The Classroom: Arts education in Ashland’s schools
Sat, 05 May 2012 08:18:42 -0700
I am very excited about the topic I have chosen for this column. In this age of multi-media communication, I wish I could add video clips and pictures too.
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VIDEO: Local boxing gym owner encourages state leaders to learn more about Mixed Martial Arts
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:33:17 -0700
COHOES — The proprietor of a local boxing gym is extending an invitation to area officials to tour his facility, meet its members and gain first-hand knowledge about Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting before casting judgment on the future of the intense sport in the Empire State, since, he says, there have been several changes made to its regulations during the last few years.
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Reception planned for Hurley, Forsberg scholarship winners
Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 -0700
WATERLOO — The Waterloo Center for the Arts and Friends of the Art Center will host their annual scholarship reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 31 in the center’s Visual Arts Studio.
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Ndegeocello Credits Arts Education With Redefining Path to Success
Mon, 07 May 2012 13:29:24 -0700
Watch Video With nine studio albums under her belt and a world tour under way, bass player Meshell Ndegeocello was in her hometown of Washington, D.C., last week recalling how arts classes were key to ensuring that she stayed in school until graduation. "For someone like me who didn't excel in a regular high school environment in terms of academics, it was definitely something that made me more ...
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Griffin has a good idea: Turn STEM into STEAM
Sun, 20 May 2012 16:57:06 -0700
By Ernest Hooper, Metro Columnist Sunday, May 20, 2012 Hillsborough County S chool Board member April Griffin stood before a capacity crowd Wednesday at the district's 22nd Annual Elementary Fine Arts Festival and said she wanted to enhance all the talk about science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education. Griffin said the acronym should be changed to STEAM, adding an "A" for arts ...
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Leona Clerkin named principal of HALS Academy
Wed, 23 May 2012 23:36:06 -0700
NEW BRITAIN — Leona Clerkin, credited by many educators as helping implement several academy programs at Roosevelt Middle School, has been tapped as the new principal and coordinator of fine arts at HALS Academy.
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Things to do around Pasco
Wed, 23 May 2012 09:37:24 -0700
By Michele Miller, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 17, 2012 Talent Showcase The River Ridge High School Alumni, Faculty and Friends Talent Showcase is at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Center for the Performing Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Drive, New Port Richey. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door. (727) 774-7386. Theater buffs Song and dance: The high-energy musical Swing ...
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Arts foundation presents $1,000 scholarships to 4 students
Sun, 20 May 2012 15:45:10 -0700
This is the second year MIFA has offered scholarships not only to graduating seniors, but also students already attending college.
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