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Another wonderful resource advocating for creativity in schools from Sir Ken Robinson. If you only have a couple of minutes to spare, this clip gives a great overview to that pivotal question in education, ‘why is creativity is so important for 21st Century...

In this clip you’ll find the best argument for more time – more time for the arts in schools, more time for class activities and more time for creativity.

“How Can I Help My Students Be Creative When I’m Not Creative Myself? Does that sound like you? Many technology advocates claim that high tech environments are the key to supporting students’ creativity. But it doesn’t always feel that simple. Because we know more about...

Art education and technology rock our world If the results of standardised testing become the only measure of success in education we run the risk of our students missing out. This article (except below) explores the value of the arts in education from a mother’s...

What does art education do for the individual and for society?  Why do we teach art?  How does art contribute to education at all levels?  There are many good answers to these questions, but three stand out as crucial in today’s social and economic climate.  We believe that...

According to Dearborn Public School, when young children engage in expressive art activities, they; Can give vent to thoughts and emotions in healthy, growth producing ways Gain a sense of accomplishment which helps move them along the path toward self-affirmation. Dare to try...

What We Learn 98% of what we teach using art, music, physical movement, and/or drama 95% of what we teach someone else 80% of what we experience personally 70% of what is discussed with others 50% of what we hear and see 30% of what we see 20% of what we hear 10% of what we read...

“Consider that 65% of the population are visual learners and 90% of the information that comes to the brain is visual. The brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text. Art education not only fills a critical gap in institutional learning, it also dovetails with the way...

Role of Art in Schools “When two researchers published a study a few years ago concluding that arts classes do not improve students’ overall academic performance, the backlash was bitter.  Some scholars argued that the 2000 study’s authors, Ellen Winner and Lois Hetland of...

“Although they do not always lend themselves to the kinds of metrics used to demonstrate proficiency in reading and math, the arts and humanities play a vital role in the educational development of students. They keep and convey our cultural heritage while opening us up to...