December 22, 2009
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Connecting with School Boards to Support Arts Learning
As the economy continues to struggle, schools boards are facing the most challenging budget planning cycle in our country's history, and many are going back to the drawing board for mid-year cuts. Now more than ever, school boards are looking to communities to determine their educational values.
With this in mind, Keepartsinschools.org is developing a toolkit to help you influence school board members to support for arts learning. Keep your eyes open for resources that will help you make the case - coming in January.
Ford Grantees Join Ranks of Flip Spotlight Partners
Members of the Ford Foundation's Integrating the Arts and Education Reform Initiative will be receiving Flip video cameras at half price. Cameras will be used to document arts learning and share great moments with arts education advocates. Find out how you can become a Flip Spotlight Partner.
Study on Neuroeducation Focuses in Arts Learning
The latest report from the Dana Foundation focuses on the connection between arts learning and cognitive development, as discussed at a recent summit of educators and researchers. Read the findings.