"My husband and I believe strongly that arts education is essential for building innovative thinkers who will be our nation's leaders of tomorrow."- Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States of America.

New York Times,
May 18, 2009

Overall, schools report that 70% of Boston Public Schools students receive some type of arts instruction during the school day.

-2009 The Arts Advantage: Expanding Arts Education in Boston Public Schools, The Boston Foundation

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Arts on the Mind in Baltimore

In a first-of-its kind conference held in Baltimore in early May, the idea of arts learning changing the way students think was the topic at hand. Read keynote speaker Jerome Kagan of the Dana Foundation's 6 reasons why students should study the arts at school.

New Research: Empowering Parents for the Arts

What moves parents to act on behalf of arts learning?  New research reveals the characteristics and beliefs of "Parents for the Arts" and what compels them to advocate for change. This advisory includes our findings and provide messages for empowering parents to speak out in favor of arts learning.

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