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Published: 2448 days ago

Educationalists fight for the Arts

Because of dwindling funds, and a marked preference for all things science, the arts seem to be facing a losing battle in schools. But far from accepting the orthodoxy that nothing can be done, some educationalists are ensuring the arts do not get left …

Published: 2450 days ago

The Arts in an Exam-centred System

Changes in attitudes and an increase in funding are all well and good, but can the arts really flourish in a philistine exam-centred education system that favours standardisation above individuality? This animation is worth a look. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U Tell us what you think….

Published: 2451 days ago

How Important is Creativity in Education?

Hi and welcome to my Upstart blog. My name’s Anne and I’m currently interning with Fighting Words, Roddy Doyle’s creative writing centre, ha ha ha. I promise I don’t own a bowler hat but I have found myself in the enviable position of talking …