"I feel that the lack of empathy and sympathy for the human being standing next to you is a direct result of the arts being removed from the schools."
-Rosie Perez

Leonard Lopate Show, WNYC October 21, 2008

88% of respondents state that they would be more likely to vote for a candidate whose list of priorities included more access to the arts in school.

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Make March Count
Learning in and through the arts is a hot topic this March with communities voicing their support to keep arts in their schools. This year, Make March Count!

See what others are doing across the nation

• Alameda will be presenting a conference on arts integration showcasing 38 Arts Learning Anchor Schools. They will also hold workshops and have created poster templates for arts organizations' use to promote events happening in March.
• Cleveland arts advocates are traveling to Washington D.C. and are planning the release/distribution of a new brochure, letters to the editor and an op ed.
• Dallas's Big Thought will have an exhibit entitled Make a Connection Thru Art at the Irving Art Center this March.
• Minneapolis's Viva City Arts Festival will feature grades 6-12 Dance and Choir at Orchestra Hall, and grades 6-12 Art Exhibition at the beautiful new Central Library. The Mayor, Superintendent, and other community members are a vital part of this celebration of student work.
• St. Louis's Interchange will travel with fellow advocates to the state capitol to make the case for arts education.

3 Things You Can Do During Arts Education Month:

1. Get your school involved
2. Empower friends and family
3. Engage the media

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