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September 30, 2014

Testimonial #39: David McGinnis, Theatre Professor

“I would never have finished high school without it. Period. I have no idea what I would be doing without theatre.” How has your life been indelibly touched by a…

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September 18, 2014

The arts boost student learning,

September 14, 2014

National Arts in Education Week

In July of 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed

August 27, 2014

Real farm life, at the intersection of arts and agriculture

by Amy Mayer, Harvest Public Media “Art is to stop and make you think,” she said. “That’s the goal of what we do, right? Is to put something out there…

May 29, 2014

Testimonial #38: LindaAnn Loschiavo, Journalist, Dramatist, and a long time magazine columnist

How has your life been indelibly touched by a teacher who utilized the arts for whatever reason and acknowledge how they were instrumental in breaking the mold to allow you…

April 30, 2014

Today, Children, We’re Not Going To Do A Show

"This isn’t about a single group of kindergartners, but about our core values for all students – that the arts are not disposable, that they are not frivolous, and that…

April 11, 2014

A Work Based Learning Program at Vital Theatre

“What I learned is I can’t go through my life silent. Everybody has something in them.” Caitlin Perkins, Grade 11 Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School

September 11, 2013

Americans for the Arts: ArtsBlog

The Arts Are Extra-Curricular and Disposable. NOT. Posted by Frances McGarry, Ph.D. On August - 9 - 2013 For over 30 years as a K-12 English & Theater teacher, I…

September 10, 2013

National Arts in Education Week

Over the past year, arts education has been the subject of news stories across the nation featuring both the opportunities and the obstacles to ensuring the arts are an essential…

April 9, 2013

Ask YoYo Ma About Arts Education

[youtube= Panelists will discuss why they believe arts education is important for today's generation, and question what needs to be done in society to ensure the arts play a prominent…

April 9, 2013

Arts Advocacy Day 2013: Why is it important?

[youtube= Each year, Arts Advocacy Day brings together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organizations, along with grassroots advocates, to underscore the importance of developing strong public…

April 3, 2013

Lindsay Shield’s Classroom

My students need your help! We just got a sewing machine donated to our drama program, but we don't have any thread or notions! Give back to NYC education. For…

January 17, 2013

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November 4, 2012

2012 Presidential Candidates Arts Positions

Americans for the Arts Action Fund is pleased to share its newly compiled analysis of the