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Alan Spicciati commented on Jeffrey Steen's blog post 'Music research'

Thanks Jeffrey, this overview is really encouraging. I'd like to learn more about this study.

May 28, 2010

Getting ready for Wednesday

The final report is now complete. The Board is recieving it today (5/28) and Arts Council Members will receive a copy Wednesday night. It is beautiful - a testiment to your passion and great thinking, and also very professional looking and attractive.Sandra Locklear has put a nice piece on the work study up on the B-Town blog. It contains references to previous recommendations on the arts. You might want to check it out.…See More

Blog post by Alan Spicciati May 28, 2010

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MusicianCorps

Here's the link to an interesting article on the pilot season for MusicianCorps: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/make-art-anyway/Content?oid=4041200All best, Barbara McMichaelSee More

Blog post by Barbara McMichael May 17, 2010

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Jeffrey Steen commented on Jeffrey Steen's blog post 'Music research'

That would be "Doing Well and Doing Good By Doing Art"

May 14, 2010

Music research

Here is link talking about the research that we touched based on last meeting. The research book is titled "Doing Well By Doing Good By Doing Art"http://www.aep-arts.org/files/AEPWireDoingWell.pdfThanks,Jeffrey SteenSee More

Blog post by Jeffrey Steen May 14, 2010

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Reflections on State Solo and Ensemble!

My wife got the 2010 Washington State Solo and Ensemble results yesterday and I thought they were good information in light of our conversation about arts programs and small schools.Global Connections students placed #1 in the state in trumpet and #1 in tuba solo. They also had the #2 small brass ensemble and a superior composite rating in large brass ensembles. (Superior is the highest ranking that doesn't make the top 3 in the state.)Mt. Rainier had a superior in French horn solo and in small…See More

Blog post by Alan Spicciati May 7, 2010

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Initial thoughts from Superintendent Welch

I shared the current draft of our recommendations with Superintendent Welch and, per your request (with his permisison), am posting his thoughts here.Comments on the Recommendations#1 and 2. John feels equity and culture are really important parts of our report and recommendations. For example, previous suggestions to the board regarding music contained similar recommendations to our list (arts supervisor, funding, CBPAs, etc.), but did not address cultural considerations. The board wants that…See More

Blog post by Alan Spicciati May 1, 2010

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Speaking of standards

I wanted to add a bit to the conversation that was started in the email message below. I view the situation regarding state standards and double dosing as a little more nuanced. I don't see it as a yes/no, black/white proposition. While one person may see a second math class as denying a student access to a core academic area (arts), I wonder if a math teacher might feel that we are denying access to another core area (math) by requiring a student who is failing math to take an arts course.That…See More

Blog post by Catherine Carbone Rogers Apr 27, 2010

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Seattle Times Guest Editorial on Arts Education

I think you'll enjoy this opinion piece in the Seattle Times on the need for arts education in Washington State. It's authored by Susan Coliton of Paul Allen's foundation and Pat Wasley, retiring dean of the UW College of Education. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2011627643_guest19coliton.html

Blog post by Alan Spicciati Apr 19, 2010

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Barbara McMichael replied to Alan Spicciati's discussion 'Parent Survey Comments to Date'

CLARIFICATION - I just wanted to note that under the question "What do you like about arts education in your school?" there is a reply in the Parkside column that begins with "Not a darn thing!" But that comment was made by a…

Apr 14, 2010

Check the Forum!

Arts Council Members,We've begun posting feedback we've recieved from parents and teachers on the Forum. Check it out!AlanSee More

Blog post by Alan Spicciati Apr 14, 2010

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Update on Feedback Sessions

I wanted to update you on the feedback we've been gathering from staff, parents, and community.Yesterday, we had an envigorating evening meeting with parents and community! Between 40 and 50 people attended and all were passionate advocates for the arts. Among the participants were Latino parents who Carmen from the Latino Parent Advisory Group helped to recruit to the meeting. It was a wonderful night.Our turnout for teacher meetings was light, but we had great conversations with about 15…See More

Blog post by Alan Spicciati Apr 1, 2010

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Alan Spicciati replied to Alan Spicciati's discussion 'Written Comments from Staff and Community'

My first suggestion is that every effort be made to make sure that the Highline Summer Arts Academy stays alive. Our program has been in existence for the past ten years and in that period of time, we have provided a high quality arts experience for…

Mar 30, 2010

Sandra Locklear, Debbie Zemke and Earnest Thompson joined Highline Arts Council Mar 29, 2010

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Getting ready for Wednesday

Sandra Locklear has put a nice piece on the work study up on the B-Town blog. It contains references to previous recommendations on the arts. You might want to check it out.…

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Posted by Alan Spicciati on May 28, 2010 at 10:31am

MusicianCorps

Here's the link to an interesting article on the pilot season for MusicianCorps: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/make-art-anyway/Content?oid=4041200

All best, Barbara McMichael

Posted by Barbara McMichael on May 17, 2010 at 3:53pm

Music research

Here is link talking about the research that we touched based on last meeting. The research book is titled "Doing Well By Doing Good By Doing Art"

http://www.aep-arts.org/files/AEPWireDoingWell.pdf

Thanks,

Jeffrey Steen

Posted by Jeffrey Steen on May 13, 2010 at 10:53pm — 2 Comments

Reflections on State Solo and Ensemble!

My wife got the 2010 Washington State Solo and Ensemble results yesterday and I thought they were good information in light of our conversation about arts programs and small schools.

Global Connections students placed #1 in the state in trumpet and #1 in tuba solo. They also had the #2 small brass ensemble and a superior composite rating in large brass ensembles. (Superior is the highest ranking that doesn't make the top 3 in the state.)

Mt. Rainier had a…

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Posted by Alan Spicciati on May 7, 2010 at 10:20am