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"The arts allow you to develop your critical thinking and problem solving. It is very pragmatic and essential."- Rosie Perez

Leonard Lopate Show, WNYC October 21, 2008

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Programs that make the most use of collaborative efforts between cultural institutions, community organizations, educators, and other partners are the most successful in providing urban students with increased access to arts education.

Wallace Foundation, Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Collaboration, June 2008

 

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Updated: 7/29/08

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