... it's back!
I missed this in the Strib a while back.
"National Anthem. By Kristin Tillotson, Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) <http://www.startribune.com/>, April 25, 2004, Pg. F1
Finland, a nation of 5.2 million people, has produced many of the world's top conductors and musicians. This may be due to the country's extensive music education network, largely financed by national and local government. All Finnish children must study music for seven years in school, and many take additional lessons as well, all of which results in a country that cherishes classical music."
I'm envious - if I grew up there I would be able to play piano as an adult - my parents wouldn't have let me quit so easily. So, in my book this would be the perfect way to cultivate a love of arts and culture, expand the mind, etc.
I found this listed on a web site that was brought to my attention. Seemed apropos to our earlier arts in the schools discussion. To appease Michael Atherton, though that may not be possible, this is from the Dana Foundation web site - which tracks and funds brain research and neuroscience <www.dana.org>. One of it's big interests is neuroscience and education, and they are particularly interested and fund arts in education. If he can't get his answers there or from possible links, then maybe he should do his own study right here in the Mpls. schools - do it quickly, though, before the arts are completely cut due to lack of funding.
Liz Greenbaum Longfellow
REMINDERS:
1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait.
For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________
Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
