Mark Anderson writes: > There seem to be two arguments in favor of the arts: > 1) Students actually do better in reading and math when they take > art as well as academic subjects, than when they take only academic > subjects. > 2) Art is simply necessary for a well-rounded life, so we need to > teach it. > > Argument #1 has been banned from the List by David Brauer (unjustifiably in > my opinion, but I don't wish to argue that here) > > Argument #2 is still being argued here on the List.
Actually, neither statement is true. As long as we're arguing abstract studies, and not particular Minneapolis experiences, then yes, please debate research Rounds 10-1,000 off list. In the past, these debates have become quite esoteric, endless and most importantly, non-city-specific. I'm trying to get the participants to thrash out their research vetting off list, and perhaps return with specific solutions applied to real-world Minneapolis situations. Please don't interpret my list rulings onlist. It only leads to confusion. When a conversation goes offlist, members are welcome to post info on how to continue the discussion elsewhere on the list. David Brauer List manager 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
