Advancing Arts Education in Arizona
Arizona leverages partnerships, ESSA funding, and a diploma seal to bolster equitable access to arts learning.
January 2020
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Volume 20, No. 1
How Arts Education Supports Social-Emotional Development: A Theory of Action
Instructional practices rooted in action and reflection could transform how all disciplines build students' competencies.
The Art of Early Childhood Education
Arts integration shows promise for school readiness, emotion regulation, and stress reduction in the youngest, most vulnerable students.
We the Media: Social Media Policy for State Boards
The World War II-era posters asserting that “Loose Lips Sink Ships” reminded the public that careless talk could undermine the war effort. Fast forward to today, with more people, including public officials, taking to social media to opine on any number of subjects, an apt advertisement might read, “Loose Tweets Sink Fleets.”
Fostering Arts-Rich Schools
There are many good reasons for state boards to pay attention to the depth and breadth of instruction their schools offer in music, drama, theater, dance, and media arts.
Expanding Access to High-Quality Arts Instruction
Advancing research and innovative policies can move states toward universal access to a quality arts education.