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“The Arts are fundamental resources through which the world is viewed, meaning is created, and the mind developed. To neglect the contribution of the Arts in education, either through inadequate time, resources, or poorly trained teachers, is to deny children access to one of the most stunning aspects of their culture and one of the most potent means for developing their minds.”

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Elliot W. Eisner
Elliot W. Eisner

Elliot W. Eisner was an influential educational theorist and scholar, known for his work in the field of educational evaluation. Born on March 10, 1933, and passing away on January 10, 2014, Eisner is renowned for his research on the role of assessment and the arts in education. more

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