October 29, 2008
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Jackson Parents Lead the Way for Arts in Schools
Parents in Jackson's Parent Leadership Institute are leading the way for arts in their public schools by speaking at board meetings. One parent was even chosen to participate in a national convening on elementary school parent involvement. Click here to learn more about Jackson's Parent Leadership Institute.
Stay Tuned! The Final 2008 Webinar is Coming Soon
Find out how arts education advocates in Cleveland and St. Louis are partnering with school districts through innovative curriculum and commitment. More details coming soon.
New Study from Colorado Shows Higher Student Achievement
with Arts Education
The Colorado Department of Education released a study that shows schools offering arts education have higher student achievement. Click here to read this report and the latest research in arts education.
New York City Focuses on Arts Education
This month, the New York City Department of Education released the second Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007-2008. Visit our research page to download this report.
Also in New York, WNYC host Leonard Lopate sat down with actor Rosie Perez, educator Howard Kohl and Tom Oppenheim, artistic director of the Stella Adler School of Acting on arts and educational justice. Visit our news page to listen to the interview.