“Creating by doing is a uniquely powerful way to learn. That’s why I think a high-quality arts education is absolutely critical to providing all students with a world-class education,’ said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. ‘The study of the arts can both significantly boost student achievement and give students a reason to look forward to coming to school. All children should have arts-rich schools.” During difficult economic times, however, arts programs can be the f

Principals as the “CEOs”of their buildings are instrumental to the success of initiatives. Whether it is common core, raising academic achievement, school improvement, serving special populations, or implementing a new a curriculum or instructional strategy, principals need to be involved. Experienced principals who have seen innovations come and go have valuable insights into what is needed for an innovation to work. New principals have the insights from their perpsective of