Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Ofsted must focus on how ‘well rounded’ pupils are and not just exam results, says CBI chief
Inspections should concentrate on whether schools are producing “well rounded young people” rather than just exam results, the head of Britain’s business…
Should young people study the arts? – a Get Creative debate from the Hay Festival
Young people are often told to prioritise some subjects over others, to focus on getting a job and to think about the…
‘To build character, schools must give their pupils a growth mindset and a rounded education in the arts’
The former star of TV hit ‘Tough Young Teachers’ picks apart the current vogue for promoting ‘character education’ The issue of building…
Learning music educates mind and soul, but often falls to school budget cuts
Much evidence indicates the cognitive and learning improvements associated with children learning music yet availability to such life-changing lessons and programs is…
Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught in schools on a par with literature, mathematics or biology’
In his 2015 Edward W. Said London lecture at the Southbank Centre, Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught…
How music education helps children excel
Whether your child is the next Beyonce or more likely to sing her solos in the shower, she is bound to benefit…
What if every child had access to music education from birth? – Anita Collins, TEDxCanberra
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anita Collins shares how learning music influences…
Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”
What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…
Why underperforming towns and cities should look to arts & culture
A strong cultural offer can attract “bright young businesses” to underperforming towns and cities helping to maximise growth potential, according to a…
Why it’s time to fine-tune music education in all our schools
Dr Gwen Moore, lecturer in music education at the University of Limerick, says overall the subject has improved over the past two…
STEAM, not just STEM Education Infographic
Taken from E Learning Infographics
Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras has positive effect on local community
The initial findings of a long-term study show that Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras are having a positive effect on the local…
