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President Hoi speaks at NEA Arts Education Roundtable



02/23/12

On February 14, the NEA held a roundtable discussion/webcast to explore ideas about improving arts education standards and assessment. President Hoi was a guest speaker in the panel entitled "Greater Scope for the Arts," which examined how the arts can drive innovation in K-12 education. The NEA states that the goal of this initiative is to "ensure that arts learning can become a vital force for enhancing 21st -century skills." NEA Chair Rocco Landesman introduced the roundtable by expressing his belief that arts education can be a leader in school reform and help chart the course for change. Hoi addressed the challenges of 21st century education and described the strengths of arts education in developing the vision and compassion that result from multiple perspectives along with the ability to deal with ambiguity, make connections and take risks.

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