Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who’s Doing It Best
“Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence,” sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz has said. Arts education, on the other hand, does solve problems. Years of research show that it’s closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement, […]
Let’s Swap: Art Exchange Website
From GOOD: Let’s Swap is the website, “and the concept is simple: There is one piece of art on the site. If you like it, submit what piece of your own art you would like to swap for it. If the artist accepts, you both get a lovely new print. Your piece is displayed on […]
Dearborn Art Teachers Win Film Contest
Featured on the front page of School Life, “three Dearborn Public Schools art teachers produced an animated film that has received national recognition from The Partnership for 21st Century Skills.” “[They] won first place for creating a one-minute animated film where objects morph into other objects. ‘It gave us another chance to use art as […]
Ceramic Tile Donor Wall Unveiled at Salina
The art department at Salina Intermediate has been working hard to create a tile wall in recognition of generous school donors. School Life reports that “Donors who gave or pledge money to school additions several years ago are being honored with special name tiles on a school wall…Several Salina alumni donated $50 to $250 to […]
Creativity Needs Emphasis in Public Education
19 minutes in duration From CNN: “Editor’s note: Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D, an expert in creativity, innovation and human resources, gave this popular talk at the TED conference in 2006… Robinson is a best-selling author whose latest book is “The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (Viking).” He received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth […]
Dearborn Schools Tile Project Makes the News
Sam Algaithi, right, hoists his brother Emrran Algaithi, 16, up to reach the ceramic tile he painted with the word “citizenship.” (Ricardo Thomas / The Detroit News) – From the Detroit News: Dearborn — A year of hard work is finally on display at Howe Elementary School. About 200 students spent last school year creating […]
Art Encourages Achievement
Participating in the arts enhances student achievement – Young people who consistantly participate in comprehensive, sequential, and rigorous arts programs are: 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science […]
Amazing Mural on Display Outside Dearborn Public Schools Board Room
Dearborn Schools Art Teacher, Mohamad Bazzi, poses before his collaborative work. – In case you missed the Journeys & Distances multi-media and mural instillation exhibition at the Padzieski Gallery, this amazing mural is now on display right outside the superintendent’s office in the DPS Admin. Bldg.: 18700 Audette, Dearborn, Michigan. From the OTHER-Arab Artists Collective website: “Journeys […]
Images from our 2009 City Wide Art Show
With four outstanding senior artists, amazing art from all grade levels, supportive parents and administrators, and hundreds of attendees, the 2009 City Wide Art Show was a triumphant success. We look forward to next year’s art show in May.
