LEARN about the IMPORTANCE of PERFORMING ARTS in SCHOOLS

Websites:

Support Music

Keep Arts in Schools

National Association for Music Education (MENC)

VH1 Save the Music Foundation

 

Articles:

Why We Teach Music
An Inspirational Welcome Address to Parents and Students
by Karl Paulnack.

Art for Our Sake
School arts classes matter more than ever - but not for the reasons you think
By Ellen Winner and Lois Hetland - BOSTON GLOBE

Class Schedulers Think Outside the Blocks
Washington Post Article

 

Studies/Publications:

There are many publications and studies written to support the importance of both performing and fine arts as part of the core curriculum in every school.  This is supported by both the “No Child Left Behind” legislation and the 110th Congress Joint Resolution No. 121 which was agreed to on May 15, 2007. 

Third Space:  When Learning Matters, L. Stevenson and R. Deasy, 2005, Arts Education Partnership

Revitalizing Arts Education through Community-Wide Coordination, S. Bodilly and C. Augustine, 2008, The Rand Corporation.

Cultivating Demand for the Arts:  Arts learning, Arts Engagement and State of Arts Policy, L. Zakaras and J. Lowell, 2008, The Rand Corporation

Gifts of the Muse:  Reframing the Debate about the Benefits of the Arts, 2004, The Rand Corporation

Critical Links:  Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development, ed. R Deasy, 2002, Arts Education Partnership

“Governor’s Commission on the Arts in Education:  Findings and Recommendations,” 2006, Education Commission of the States.

“Critical Evidence:  How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement”

FOCUS ON STUDENTS: Research Study Links Music Making and Music Education with Improved Academic Performance