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'Hidden Wonders' Exhibit Gives Dementia Patients Art Outlet

"Hidden Wonders Exhibit gives Dementia patients Art Outlet -'"Hidden Wonders: Artworks from the Visual Arts Study" gives art patrons a chance to see how the visual arts can benefit patients of dementia..www.uknow.uky.edu

Arts Critical to STEM Learning Says Secretary of Education

Arts Critical to STEM Learning Says Secretary of Education - Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. talked to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday and emphasized the importance of a well-rounded education for every student in America. More, he acknowledged the vital role of the arts in rethinking education.Under the new law, he said: www.huggingtonpost.com

Hillary Responds to Question About the Arts

Hillary Responds to Question About the Arts - While campaigning in Buffalo, New York ahead of that state's primary on April 19, the former Secretary of State took a question from Arts Action Fund member Tod Kniazuk. Kniazuk asked the current Democratic frontrunner what she would do "to advance the arts as President?". artsactionfund.org

Why K-12 Arts Education Is Worth Saving

Why K-12 Arts Education Is Worth Saving - Research has repeatedly demonstrated that children who are exposed to the arts score higher on standardized tests, graduate at increased rates, are better problem-solvers, and are overall more engaged citizens. With arts creating such a positive effect, it's unfortunate that many of today's youth are unable to experience and create art at school. blogs.edweek.org

Five Takeaways from This Year’s State Policy Symposium “State of Change: The Arts leading the Way for Student Success.”

Five Takeaways from This Year’s State Policy Symposium “State of Change: The Arts leading the Way for Student Success.”- I love going to meetings and trying to encapsulate what I’ve learned in major threads or realizations.  After considering the wide-ranging presentations and conversations from the Symposium a few weekends ago, I’ve arrived at five salient points. - americansforthearts.org

Letter Amend SB1 to support arts education

Letter Amend SB1 to support arts education- "Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence,"         www.courier-journal.com

 

 

We Are in the Midst of a Crisis of Higher Education in Art, and Now's the Pefect Time to Reform It.

We Are in the Midst of a Crisis of Higher Education in Art, and Now's the Pefect Time to Reform It- A series of events in recent years indicates that higher education...www.artsy.net

Arts Education Is Growing in NYC Public Schools

Arts Education Is Growing in NYC Public Schools- art classes are often the first to be sacrificed from school curriculums when budgets..www.hyperallergic.com

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