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Musical Learning Improves Brain Development and Cognitive Growth

Posted by jacqueline_editor on Tue May 20, 2014
Ed Hand speaks with Dr. Peter Simon of the Royal Conservatory of Music about a new study done for the Conservatory that shows a direct connection between music study and cognitive growth.

John Hobday Award Winner Announced!

Posted by Katie Bergin on Tue Apr 22, 2014
Ottawa, April 10, 2014 – The 2014 winner of the Canada Council John Hobday Award in Arts Management is Chris Lorway, Executive Director of Soundstreams in Toronto.

Arts Education and Low Income Areas - NY Times

Posted by Caleb Winters on Tue Apr 8, 2014
Very interesting article posted on the New York Times:

NYU Program Spotlights Teaching Artists

Posted by Caleb Winters on Fri Apr 4, 2014
Great to hear about this program out of NYU that's spotlighting the teaching artist across multiple disciplines:

Early Bird Registration for Culture Days is Open!

Posted by Katie Bergin on Fri Mar 21, 2014
Whether you are a seasoned activity organizer or a culture lover with something incredible to share with your community, now is your chance to participate.

Battling for the Soul of Education

Posted by jvaneyk on Thu Mar 20, 2014
John Abbott and the 21st Century Learning Initiative have released a new white paper - Battling or the Soul of Education. The publication shares 30 years of experience in the effort to  accelerate change and educational transformation.Please print Battling and share it with your friends.