21Q: Houses passes resolution supporting Arts Education

21Q: Houses passes resolution supporting Arts Education

Houses passes resolution supporting Arts Education

The passage of a House resolution supporting arts education may be just an expression, but for a long neglected field like arts education, it is a completely noteworthy one.

On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation designating the second week of September as "Arts in Education Week."

The resolution, authored and introduced by California Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), is the first Congressional expression of support celebrating all the disciplines comprising arts education.

"At a time when arts education is clearly threatened around the state, we welcome a public statement of support concerning the value of arts education to the lives of every child," said Joe Landon, policy director for the California Alliance for Arts Education.

"So, we're grateful for the federal government's endorsement."

The resolution is seen, in arts education circles, as a timely development since it comes at a time when

Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/ticket/archives/2010/07/houses-passes-b.html#ixzz0v0IHbzbD

Chancellor urges UC Davis on a path to distinction

By Laurel Rosenhall - Published: 12:00 am

Nearly a year after becoming chancellor of the University of California, Davis, Linda Katehi has released a massive plan for guiding the university to become more competitive.

• UC Davis 'Vision of Excellence'

Houses passes resolution supporting Arts Education

By Edward Ortiz - Published: 10:38 am

The passage of a House resolution supporting arts education may be just an expression, but for a long neglected field like arts education, it is a completely noteworthy one.

New schools chief gets a running start

By Diana Lambert - Published: Tuesday, July 27 2010 - 12:00 am

Bobbie Plough officially started as Natomas Unified School District's new superintendent last week, but she has already played a role in making some major changes.

UC professors raise doubts about online degree plan

By Laurel Rosenhall - Updated: Tuesday, July 27 2010 - 6:52 am

The University of California's interest in offering an online degree is opening a new chapter in the debate over online education.

• Editorial: Online education? Beware of glitches

Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/education/#ixzz0v0I9aY9Q