Developing Curricula for SEL and the Arts
Educators are working to encourage the development of social and emotional learning competencies through arts education
Using the Arts to Promote SEL
Arts-infused social and emotional learning activities help elementary students build emotional awareness, focus, and empathy
Art as Text: Bridging Literacy and the Arts
Young students can apply language skills to learn to 'read art,' including their own work (video)
New Studies Show Benefits of Arts-Focused Field Trips
Field trips focused on the arts have amazing benefits for children
Arts should be core to education, not an optional add-on
The arts should be a core component of the curriculum and not an afterthought
The Science of Drawing and Memory
How drawing can help children better remember their lessons
Taking arts classes leads to better academic performance, research shows
A study from George Mason University found a link between arts elective courses in music, dance, visual art and drama, and better grades in middle school.
New evidence of the benefits of arts education
Why an arts education is so important for children
Singing for science: How the arts can help students who struggle most
Incorporating the arts -- rapping, dancing, drawing -- into science lessons can help low-achieving students retain more knowledge and possibly help all students be more creative in their learning
Why Field Trips And Arts Education Aren’t Just Frills
Arts ed and field trips can have many benefits for children and are critical for a well-rounded education