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Defining and Providing Quality
We're blogging our thoughts on all things arts learning and we want to hear from you. Read about recent research quantifying and conceptualizing quality.

"General educators, arts specialists, and teaching artists can all provide quality arts learning opportunities. Their unique perspectives and personal values add depth to the lessons they teach and can facilitate student engagement. If they work together, students will receive a well-rounded high quality education that infuses the arts."

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Voices of Innovation: A Funder's Perspective
Sarah Murr of Boeing plays a pivotal role in securing funding for arts education programs in California. Hear what Sarah says about the role the business community plays in arts learning and the importance of developing 21st century skills.

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Closing the Gap and Raising the Bar
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has issued a letter to school and education community leaders that expresses the importance of the arts in school curriculum. In the letter he announced upcoming surveying that will be used to develop the first comprehensive profile of arts education in the United States. In a NAMM Foundation teleconference, Duncan reiterated his support and urged communities to think creatively towards strategies that will provide access to high quality learning opportunities that include the arts for all children.