November 19, 2009
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Turning Results into Action
On the heels of Arts for All's evaluation of their "Vanguard Districts," their team is already turning results into action, adjusting their strategies and implementing new and unexpected tactics based on their findings. Read what they have to say about the report on our blog.
Arts Every Day Seeks Executive Director
Arts Every Day seeks an outstanding Executive Director with a passion for arts and education. The successful candidate will work with diverse groups of artists, educators, their organizations and community leaders to effect positive change for school children in Baltimore.
Send cover letter and résumé to EDsearch@artseveryday.org. For more detailed information about the position and Arts Every Day visit www.artseveryday.org. Arts Every Day is an equal opportunity employer.
Interchange is Named Best Arts Organization in St. Louis
Riverfront Times's 2009 Best of St. Louis has awarded "best arts organization" to Interchange, an arts education collaborative between St. Louis Public Schools and area arts and cultural organizations, and pointed specifically to a collaboration that paired Jefferson Elementary School with Metro Theater
Company for a residency focusing on the Civil Rights Movement.
Study Links High Graduation Rates To Strong Arts Education Programs
The Center for Arts Education's latest report analyzes the relationship between graduation rates and indicators of arts education. The study focuses on 200 public high schools in the New York City area. Findings reveal that schools with more access to arts education have the highest graduation rates. Read the report for more findings on the correlation between arts education and graduation.