Tuesday, June 1, 2010

This Week In Education: Thompson: Value-Added Street Musicians

This Week In Education: Thompson: Value-Added Street Musicians

Thompson: Value-Added Street Musicians

AstoriaSince the 1980s, "Music Under New York," or MUNY has adopted market-driven competition to enhance the quality of performers in the subways. NPR reported on the 63 musicians who auditioned for prime performing spots in the mass transit system. Twenty seven were selected, replacing musicians who did not bring enough value added to their location. Each year,



Video: Stephanpoulos, Justice O'Connor, & Video Games


"An unlikely dynamic duo: retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and video game learning. Yes, video games." (THE DAILY RIFF)