These days, I’m often asked, “What’s going on with the Art Alliance?” Truth be told, I admire the organization’s mission to keep art alive in schools. That’s why I chaired numerous events over the last two years, including the first public art exhibit. Through my involvement though, I saw and experienced things that caused concern….

When I was in elementary school, we routinely turned in reports on current events as part of the social studies curriculum. To complete the assignments, we were taught to use the five Ws of journalism: Describe the who, what, where, when and why of the issue. I’d forgotten all about that aspect of my youth…