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Lincoln Center Institute (LCI), established in 1975 and located in New York City, is the educational cornerstone of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. LCI believes that the arts enrich our schools, enliven our classrooms, and engage our students in exploring wondrous possibilities. LCI is driven by its conviction that the imagination is an essential cognitive skill that can and should be taught. The Institute has applied imaginative learning in classrooms for over 35 years.

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Another Expert Calls for Imagination in Education

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Scott Noppe-Brandon

The Council on Foreign Relations has published a provocative article, “Education Reform and U.S. Competitiveness,” as part of its Renewing America initiative. The piece is an “Expert Roundup,” featuring the reform recommendations of four thought leaders: Craig R. Barrett, former CEO and chairman of Intel Corporation, and one of the appointed leaders of Change the [...]

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Not on the Test

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Linda Miles

Singer-songwriter Tom Chapin, who grew up in the NYC public schools, worries about the potential long-term consequences for students in cases where testing requirements drive school curriculum. Thinking’s important. It’s good to know how. And someday you’ll learn to but someday’s not now. Go on to sleep, now. You need your rest. Don’t think about [...]

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On the Road: Part One

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Scott Noppe-Brandon

The last few weeks have seen the kick-off of the Imagination Conversations national initiative, a project of Lincoln Center Institute. I was thrilled to serve as moderator at the first two conversations, which took place at the Governor’s Mansion in Oklahoma City and at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Zipping from one to the other, [...]

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