Asserts that it is important to avoid bandwagon superficialities related to the interdisciplinary approach to arts education in the K-12 curriculum. Concludes that the overarching issue related to the National Standards implementation is how to keep content and process in a productive relationship. (CFR)

Maintains that the 1990s are witnessing a renewed interest in curriculum integration. Presents, defines, and discusses nine approaches to the cognitive and affective aspects to integrating the arts in the K-12 curriculum. Recommends the coequal style and asserts that it has the potential for intellectual stimulation. (CFR)

"Teacher Recognition Day" was instituted by the Virginia Governor's Schools for the Humanities and the Visual and Performing Arts to honor home school teachers, increase understanding of the Governor's School Program, and develop a supportive web wherein students' changes are seen by home school teachers to be assets rather than…

The case study of community service learning (CSL) by an interdisciplinary team at a middle school in Springfield (Massachusetts) provides information about what happens when teachers integrate community services into the curriculum as an instructional strategy. Community theater management and environmental lobbying projects illustrate issues in…

Observed performance change in 10 choral music concepts after sequential, structured task presentation across a series of choral rehearsals. Finds general performance improvement, with varied performance improvement for specific concepts; feedback improved student attitudes; and feedback decreased student attention spans. Notes research problems…

States that elementary choral teachers should consider the administrative details and rehearsal planning necessary to manage a choir and provide an artistic musical experience for children. Focuses on rehearsal organization by discussing the methods for helping students develop good behavior habits for rehearsals and performances. (CMK)

Finds only a very limited research basis for claims about the effects of art experience on academic achievement. Identifies three levels to which arts education contributes: arts-based, arts-related, and ancillary outcomes of art education. Discusses four contributions arts education makes to the arts and to life beyond them. (SR)

"Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education: What the Research Says" is the definitive reference book for those searching for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness and gifted education. The book presents almost 50 summaries of important topics in the field, providing relevant research and a guide to how the research…

This report looks at the performing artist labor force. Trends in employment, earnings, and geographic distribution of performing artists from 1970 to 1990, are examined. Focus is on three principal occupational groups: actors and directors; dancers; and musicians and composers. Major data sources are described. A summary of findings indicates…

This bibliography, organized in six sections, provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian arts education resources for use with 9th grade students. (1) "Titles and Descriptions" provides information, sources, annotations, and suggested subject use for alphabetically arranged items. (2) "Community Resources/Magazines" lists…

This 1993 annual report describes the Urban Gateways' efforts to bring creative and performing arts into the schools. Designed to enhance school-community relations and increase participation in the arts, Urban Gateways advocates arts experiences as a way to develop the creativity, expressiveness, self-confidence, and conceptual and…

This publication is a compilation of information on "literacy theater," a process that involves the act of presenting a short, worst-case scenario that is followed by the actors staying in character for a dialogue with audience members. The guide defines literacy theater as being constructed to involve the interaction of two to five people, a…

These four issues of the English Leadership Quarterly represent those published during 1993. Articles in number 1 deal with parent involvement and participation, and include: "Opening the Doors to Open House" (Jolene A. Borgese); "Parent/Teacher Conferences: Avoiding the Collision Course" (Robert Perrin); "Expanding Human…

Following an introduction which discusses the history and geography of Japan, this book focuses on topics related to this country's government, economy, social conditions, and cultural life. Topics related to government include: constitution and emperor; legislature; executive power; judiciary system; foreign relations; and defense. Topics related…

The guide is intended to help local Wisconsin school districts develop comprehensive K-12 programs in the arts for students with exceptional educational needs (EEN). Section 1, the introduction, introduces the rationale and goals for the guide. Section 2 discusses general curriculum planning, the developmental levels of students, and the process…