In response to why we think arts integration is essential, we would like to defer to this video. It was directed and produced by Dan Pink's daughter, Sophia Pink. It's a must see.
Additionally, we spotted three articles in our local paper around this topic.
Lisa Du of the Charlotte Observer writes specifically about yesterday's talk and quotes Dan: "The arts teach the very set of abilities that are most necessary in the economy. The very set of abilities that will define our kids' future in much the same way that the SAT and spreadsheet abilities define our past."
(Note: the title of his book is actually A Whole New Mind.)
(Note: the title of his book is actually A Whole New Mind.)
Carter Bell, a resident of South Charlotte, recently had his work featured in National Geographic Kids. His teacher commented on his art and its impact on his studies: "Carter is always thinking outside the box and using art to help him solve problems in other subjects like math."
Seeking the wise education
David Brooks addresses the decrease in the number of liberal arts majors over the past generation, and while he states the trend will accelerate, he makes a different suggestion. "Studying the humanities will give you a familiarity with the language of emotion. In an information economy, many people have the ability to produce a technical innovation: a new MP3 player. Very few people have the ability to create a great brand: the iPod. Branding involves the location and arousal of affection, and you can't do it unless you are conversant in the language of romance."
We'll leave you with this forward-looking quote from the Assistant Superintendent of Fairfax County, Virginia Schools: “We need to prepare kids for their future, not our past.”
Seeking the wise education
David Brooks addresses the decrease in the number of liberal arts majors over the past generation, and while he states the trend will accelerate, he makes a different suggestion. "Studying the humanities will give you a familiarity with the language of emotion. In an information economy, many people have the ability to produce a technical innovation: a new MP3 player. Very few people have the ability to create a great brand: the iPod. Branding involves the location and arousal of affection, and you can't do it unless you are conversant in the language of romance."
We'll leave you with this forward-looking quote from the Assistant Superintendent of Fairfax County, Virginia Schools: “We need to prepare kids for their future, not our past.”
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