In part two, Diane talks about the arts in the current testing environment, and the difference between conformists and rebels.

HD: Diane Ravitch on Testing (in High Definition)

Diane Ravitch is a Research Professor of Education at New York University and a historian of education. In addition, she is a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. She shares a blog called Bridging Differences with Deborah Meier, hosted by Education Week. She also blogs for Politico.com/arena and The Huffington Post.  Diane often speaks on inequality in American education and the negative impact of federal legislation on students, teachers, and schools. During the Kennedy Center Partners in Education Annual Meeting in February 2012, Diane sat down with ARTSEDGE to talk about the arts, testing, and the roles of teachers and parents play in an arts-inclusive education.

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

In the final part of this interview, Diane talks about the role of teachers and families in education, as well as her personal experiences with the arts.

Diane Ravitch on the Roles of Teachers and Families (in Standard Definition)

Diane Ravitch on Arts Education

HD: Diane Ravitch on Testing (in High Definition)

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