October 18, 2013 //

Bridging the Digital Divide

Many of us take the internet service we have at work, home, or school for granted. We are so used to having it available almost everywhere we go that we …

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October 2, 2013 //

Art doesn’t have to be perfect…

When we look at a painting, most of us try to find patterns, organize the idea in our mind, and give a structure to lines and colors. In many art …

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September 18, 2013 //

The importance of learning social and emotional skills

For a very long time emotional intelligence in kids was overlooked by educators and educational institutions. In 2003 the State of Illinois passed a bill to add “social and emotional …

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September 9, 2013 //

When art meets science

Who knew that art and science can become a powerful force when combined together?! John Sabraw, a professor and artist from Ohio, came up with a unique way to raise …

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August 27, 2013 //

How Dancing Changes Lives

After reading this article in the New York Times, I was amazed to see how effective engagement of troubled youth in dancing can be. A dance program called “Dance United” …

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August 15, 2013 //

Can your taste in art reveal your personality?

Picasso once said: “There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who…transform a yellow spot into the sun.” Many artists and psychologists debate …

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August 7, 2013 //

The Future of Art Lies Inside of a Box

I signed up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program last week. This year, a local farm will deliver a box of fresh seasonal produce to my home in Miami …

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July 31, 2013 //

The Future of Artist Salaries

Ever wonder how freelance artists are paid? Alexis Clements of Hyperallergic fills us in on this blog post. We’ve been hearing a lot of coverage on the recognition of arts …

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The Transformation of Summer School

Summer school is changing its image from a rigorous exercise in catch-up for under performing students to an enriching experience for kids at every level of success. This great article …

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July 17, 2013 //

Technology and The Arts: Friends or Enemies?

Not surprisingly, arts education is changing in the midst of today’s technology. This blog post in the Chronicle of Higher Education makes the pros and cons of these technologies very …

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