Critical Evidence
Critical Evidence is a well presented summary
of key studies from Critical
Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development in
accurate and non-technical language. It provides
information to be in advocacy for quality arts education programs
The brochure is written by Sandra Ruppert and published by the
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with
the Arts Education Partnership. Paper copies can
be ordered from http://aep-arts.org/publications/info.htm?publication_id=31
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Governor’s Commission on the Arts in Education:
Findings
and Recommendations July 2006
The July 2006 report from the Governor’s Commission on the
Arts in Education summarizes 2006 state level arts education policies,
including legislation regarding arts education, arts as an admission
requirement to state colleges and universities, state or district
level arts assessment and the implementation of No Child Left Behind. It
identifies areas for further research and gives recommendations
to strengthen arts education. The commission was chaired
by Mike Huckabee, governor of the state of Arkansas. More information
can be found at http://www.ecs.org/html/projectsPartners/chair2005/WhyTheArts.asp
The NASAA Advocate : Strategies for Building Arts Support
This
issue of the NASAA Advocate defines advocacy and lobbying and describes
their place in a democratic society. It explains legislation enabling
non-profit organization to lobby and gives reasons
to advocate for the arts. More information is found at http://www.nasaa-arts.org/
