Monthly Feature

The NYSAAE Weathervane will feature interviews with leaders in the arts education and arts-in-education community from across New York State. From classroom teachers to policymakers, we will bring you the voices of those who are working to ensure that the arts are an integral part of the education of every person in New York. By doing so we hope to give you a sense of which way 'the wind is blowing' on current trends, proposed policies, and thinking on the future on the Arts in the schools.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education of the New York State Education Department, Jeffrey Cannell. Facing an uncertain budget, Cannell is keeping an eye on the future while caring for the past. To read the full click here.