Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for December 2018.
Research
Pre-to-3: Researchers find more reasons why the arts are good for young children
Research shows that not only does regular arts instruction increase school readiness in young children, but daily art classes also reduce stress hormones.
Education Dive
Equity
Tuchman & Pillow: Out-of-School Enrichment Is Critical to Student Success. We Must Close the Access Gap for Black and Latino Kids
“A growing number of studies have found that trips to theaters and museums, learning opportunities during school breaks, and other enrichment programs benefit a wide range of student outcomes. But not every student has the same access to these sorts of opportunities.”
The 74
Teacher organizes ukulele donations for Paradise students
“With each ukulele, Zampa is including what she describes as a love letter she wrote to the students, ‘We hope they bring joy in the days to come. We can’t wait for the world to hear the music you’ll make.'”
KTUV
4 Benefits of Photography for Autistic Students
Photography brings creativity, independence, communication, and flexibility to autistic students.
Edutopia
Prince’s Paisley Park & Minneapolis Public Schools Teaming Up to Expand Music Education
In the spirit of Prince’s generosity to public education, Paisley Park, his estate and museum, is opening its doors to Minneapolis Public Schools offering free access and music education opportunities.
Billboard
Calls-to-Action
How did an art teacher make a difference in your life?
Do you have a memorable story about your art teacher? Submit your story!
KPCC
California Arts Council Peer-Review Panels
Apply to be a panelist to review grants submitted to the California Arts Council. Applications deadlines are Nov. 15 and Jan. 15, 2019.
California Arts Council
2019 NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Survey
Do you think your district or school has an outstanding music program? Consider submitting to the NAMM BCME survey! Deadline to submit is Jan. 31, 2019.
NAMM Foundation
Clean Beach Poster Contest
Combine two great causes into one. Third to fifth graders are encouraged to submit a drawing with a message about how to keep the beaches and ocean pollution free. Contest winners will have their artwork displayed around trash barrels on the beach. Only open to LA County residents. Deadline is Jan. 12, 2019.
Department of Beaches & Harbors
Advocacy
Art educators discuss their role in classrooms
Transmissions from the New York State Art Teachers Association Conference. See how our friends in New York are creating innovative strategies and approaches to arts education.
WBFO
Fresh Voices: The Value Of Arts Education | Graduation Project
More transmissions from the field, this time from high school students. Listen to high school junior Zaida Marquis’ report on the state of arts education in public schools.
WHQR
Sheku Kanneh-Mason: ‘Every child would benefit from music lessons’
“Music allows you to express yourself in many ways, and not having the opportunity to do that is a real shame. I’ve always had music as a massive part of my life and have benefited in so many ways from that, and I think every child would benefit from music lessons.”
Classic FM
Policy
Engaging the Arts in the Broader Education Policy Landscape
Take a look at opportunities to expand policy areas for arts education and some states that are leading by example in including arts education in their policy decisions.
Education Commission of the States
How Can States and Districts Use ESSA to Embrace Arts Education?
Education Week tries to answer how arts education can be included in states’ ESSA plans.
Education Week
