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K-12 Arts Education
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arts Education Partnership (AEP) 
 AEP "is a national coalition of arts, education, business, philanthropic and government organizations that demonstrate and promote the essential role of the arts in the learning and development of every child." Its website features a searchable database with information on state arts education policies, publications and reports on the benefits of arts education, and links to resources for evaluation and assessment, national and state advocacy efforts, and more. http://aep-arts.org/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Oct 1, 2007 ArtsEdge
"The main purpose of ArtsEdge is to support the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through creative and appropriate uses of technology." Most of the information is in two areas. The Professional Resources include contacts (e.g., organizations, government agencies, and schools), standards (links to showcase programs and state and national sites about art education), overviews and reviews (articles, papers, and reviews of teaching materials), advocacy resources, and practical guides and FAQs. Teaching Materials has information on getting published and lesson and activity ideas for teaching the arts and standard school subjects. Searchable. http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ Topics: Art, K-12 Education Last updated Mar 14, 2001 California Alliance for Arts Education
This organization "promotes, supports, and advocates visual and performing arts education for preschool through post-secondary students in California schools." Site features a history of legislation affecting arts education in California back to 1970, a list of key California arts education organizations, a FAQ, the publication "The Insider's Guide to Arts Education Planning," and links to related sites. Note: Portions of this site are up to date, while others have not been updated recently. http://www.artsed411.org/ Topics: California: Arts and Humanities, California: Education, K-12 Education Last updated Oct 1, 2007 National Arts Education Public Awareness Campaign
Website for this advertisement campaign to promote the need for more arts education opportunities for children. Describes how children who participate in the arts are more likely to participate in academic activities, and provides suggested standards for arts education and lists of local arts agencies. In English and Spanish. Note: State standards for arts education are not available. From Americans for the Arts and the Ad Council. http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Oct 1, 2007 |
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