Really enjoyed this article posted by Emily
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2011/02/02/19taylor_ep.h30.html?tkn=UUMFlXXLi63FBkG%2B2v%2FI7%2BrKCAiTYxLHy%2B5G&intc=es
After reading the article, one section really stood out for me. I thought this quote was pretty powerful... "I believe that we can repair the damage done, and change public perception, by rethinking and reshaping our approach to arts education. I propose that the critical skills of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving can be developed by design—not acquired by accident or as a byproduct—using the arts as tools." The idea of utilizing the arts to encourage the development of these skill is extremely empowering. My question is.... how quickly can we break down the restrictive barriers of standardization to introduce a new way of free thinking and creativity?!
on a large scale, it just isn't going to happen, but there are many small school models that have begun using alternative approaches with a great deal of success. unfortunately there needs to be something that completely breaks down a system before a brand new approach like this could be put in place. a school system going completely bankrupt? total social anarchy? maybe something in-between? we'll see.
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