Few states recognize the arts as part of their ESSA accountability plans

Illinois, Connecticut and Kentucky are examples of how states are using the ESSA law's broader definition of student success to emphasize the arts.

March 3rd, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Childhood Education, Children, Connecticut, Current Events, Education, Illinois, Kentucky, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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New Evidence Bolsters the Argument for Arts Education

Evidence mounts for how an arts education benefits children

March 1st, 2019|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Behavior, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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5 Ways Extra Arts Education Benefits Houston Students

Houston Public Media - Laura Isensee "In 2015, thousands more [...]

February 19th, 2019|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, Texas, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Amid push for STEM education, arts instructors stress value of theater

Education Dive - Lauren Barack " At Bayfield High School [...]

February 7th, 2019|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Engineering, Learning, Math, Mathematics, News, School, School Accountability, Science, Science & Technology, STEM, Students, Teacher, Technology, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Researchers to track impact of arts activities from birth to 25

The Guardian - Mark Brown "Hundreds of babies born in [...]

January 25th, 2019|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Britain, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, England, Great Britain (UK), Learning, News, Teacher|Tags: Education, schools|

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How to Talk to Kids about Art

Artsy - Casey Lesser "Kids who grow up making and [...]

November 24th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Parenting, Parents, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Don’t forget about the A in STEAM!

E-School News - Rebecca Bersani "Over the years, an increasing [...]

November 19th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Education, Elementary School, Learning, News, School, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Study: Design crucial to tween engagement in arts programs

Education Dive - Linda Jacobson "Students reaching the upper-elementary and [...]

November 16th, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Childhood Education, Children, Classroom, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, School, Students, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Pre-to-3: Researchers find more reasons why the arts are good for young children

Education Dive - Linda Jacobson "While art, music and drama [...]

November 12th, 2018|Categories: Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Current Events, Early Education, Education, Learning, News, Teacher, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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Boosting Resilience Through Creativity

Edutopia - Elena Aguilar "Many educators are concerned with managing [...]

August 22nd, 2018|Categories: 21st Century Skills, Academic Achievement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Arts, Arts Integration, Child Development, Childhood Education, Children, Creativity, Current Events, Education, Learning, News, Resilience, School, School Accountability, Students, Teacher, Teaching, United States (U.S.)|Tags: Education, schools|

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