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“The arts teach students that small differences can have large effects. The arts traffic in subtleties.”

Quote by Elliot W. Eisner

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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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