Strong Arts, Strong Schools: The Promising Potential and Shortsighted Disregard of the Arts in American Schooling

by Charles Fowler and Charles B. Fowler

Book Overview

At a time when Americans are increasingly concerned with finding jobs and economic stability, supporting families, and surviving in the global economy, many consider the arts to be a luxury, a frivolous distraction which entices students away from real learning. In Strong Arts, Strong Schools, Charles Fowler argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools.
Speaking directly to educators, policy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195100891
• ISBN13: 9780195100891
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Ideas for rescue the arts

The best from this book is the idea to let the industry people to understand the importance of the arts for the job scenario. Mr. Fowler is very focused and well centered in his proposal. As an educator-artist, I have been talking about the same idea but few understand the point; the idea of pushing the arts and it's uniqueness to the academic structure can be a self destructive idea. Let's open our minds and put the effort where it's neccessary. Just read and follow the instructions!