Leading British scientists and engineers are calling on the incoming government to give arts education the same value as science, technology, engineering and maths. It comes after education secretary Nicky Morgan said last year that choosing to study arts subjects could “hold [students] back for the rest of their lives”.
Tag: 05.13.15
Plan To Get San Jose Repertory Theatre Back Up And Running Again
“Built in 1997, the city-owned $31.6 million facility has been largely dormant, with the exception of pop-up retail ventures, since last June when the Rep announced it was filing for bankruptcy after 34 years. The death of the city’s premiere theater company has been a considerable blow to downtown business such as bars and restaurants which depend on arts patrons.”
Is Suing Hollywood Studios The Best Way To Get Them To Hire More Women?
The ACLU is giving it try. “There are a lot of parties involved in putting together a film,” Robinson said. “If they do bring a lawsuit, one of the challenges of plaintiffs in court would be showing who’s responsible for the hiring decision. The studios will do what’s minimally necessary to avoid government scrutiny.”
Seattle’s Main PBS Affiliate Cuts Local Production. Does It Deserve To Be Supported Locally?
“The problem is that being able to perpetuate yourself is not the same as having a distinctive mission. KCTS is a tax-exempt organization licensed to use the public airwaves in the public interest. Our region deserves better. Only a little more than half of KCTS spending is on program services. The rest goes for fundraising and administration.”