Rio Ranchos first residents arrived in the mid-1960s seeking what was advertised as 360 sunny days a year and affordable housing. Incorporated in 1981; Rio Rancho is the third-largest city in New Mexico and its fastest growing. It often pops up on those "Best Places to Live" stories and for good reason. The top-notch schools; safe neighborhoods; great climate; and being noted as an inexpensive place to start a family have turned Rio Rancho into a desirable place to live.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Teaching Isnt Perhaps as Scientific as We LikeBy John RobinsonI read this book for a graduate class. but it was likely one I would have read for my own enlightenment as well. Eisner takes a much more holistic view of education and teaching in this tome. and offers perhaps an alternative to those who would reduce our profession to just test scores and numerical data. "Education is the process of learning how to invent yourself." writes Eisner. It is a much more than inputs and outputs. Eisner calls education a "mind-altering device" and with that. education becomes something that transforms lives. not just test scores. This book is a must read for educators looking for a different perspective of teaching and education that has a basis in arts education. Powerful as well as transforming!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must read for art teachers and anyone who wishes to advocate for the artsBy SarahAs an art teacher I know that art is essential in life and in schools. In fact. it has always felt so obvious that I was sometimes tongue-tied when I tried to explain it to friends and family. Eisner puts words and critical thinking to what I have experienced as a teacher. and I am a better advocate for the arts in education having read this book. The Arts and the Creation of Mind was part of my assigned reading for grad school. and I have kept it close ever since. Highly recommend for anyone who teaches art and wishes to advocate for it in schools and beyond.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Must read for all EducatorsBy Sally D. BaileyFantastic book that clearly explains why the arts need to be included in all education -- without the arts it is hard to learn how to think critically -- among many other abilities.
