Archive: February, 2012

“Creative and Innovative Education Index” brings creativity into the classroom

Posted on 02/13/12 No Comments

SB789 is currently  being considered in the California senate. This bill, which has moved from the Appropriations Committee to the Senate Floor, aims to broaden the way schools and students are evaluated beyond standardized tests. SB789 calls for the establishment of a “Creative and Innovative Education Index” to measure the opportunities schools provide to nurture [...]

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California Arts Council: support it, it supports us

Posted on 02/13/12 No Comments

The California Arts Council through its Artists-In-Schools program has consecutively supported Luna with our work in Oakland Unified School District.  With Craig Watson as our new CAC director and momentum garnered by the Create the State initiative  we’re optimistic about a revival of prioritizing arts education in our state.  Meanwhile, as you file your tax [...]

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