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@RTS-E NEWS
For over 10 years, our @rts-E newsletter has been a trusted source of information for arts education advocates. The bi-monthly email newsletter is sent to 2,000 subscribers, including educators, legislators, donors and arts education advocates. The newsletter highlights arts education resources and opportunities in Colorado, advocacy issues locally and nationally, research and more. To subscribe, send an email to think360-subscribe@think360arts.org.
ADVOCACY TOOLKIT
Think 360 Arts developed an Arts Education Advocacy Toolkit to assist teachers, administrators, parents, and elected officials when discussing the critical role of the arts within a complete curriculum. Contact our office at 720-904-8890 to request a copy of the toolkit or to request assistance in developing your school’s arts education advocacy plan.
PARENT SURVEY
A recent study commissioned by Think 360 Arts suggests that arts education will be on the minds of Colorado parents as they head into the February 5 caucus and 2008 general election. Nearly 90% of respondents indicate that they would be more likely to vote for a candidate whose list of priorities included more access to the arts in school.
Think 360 Arts commissioned the Fall 2007 study, sponsored by Denver Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, to explore Colorado parents’ attitudes toward arts in local schools. Respondents were decidedly in favor of more arts in the classroom, both curricular and extracurricular, believing that the arts are important for preparing students for a variety of career choices and critical to a well-rounded education.
Despite the strong support for arts education, two out of three respondents felt the quantity of arts instruction in schools was “not enough.” Respondents cited concerns such as the emphasis on testing and lack of government funding as the primary problems. About 7 in 10 believe that funding for arts education is inadequate at the district, state and federal levels.
For more information about the study, contact us at 720-904-8890.
@RTS-E NEWS
For over 10 years, our @rts-E newsletter has been a trusted source of information for arts education advocates. The bi-monthly email newsletter is sent to 2,000 subscribers, including educators, legislators, donors and arts education advocates. The newsletter highlights arts education resources and opportunities in Colorado, advocacy issues locally and nationally, research and more. To subscribe, send an email to think360-subscribe@think360arts.org.
ADVOCACY TOOLKIT
Think 360 Arts developed an Arts Education Advocacy Toolkit to assist teachers, administrators, parents, and elected officials when discussing the critical role of the arts within a complete curriculum. Contact our office at 720-904-8890 to request a copy of the toolkit or to request assistance in developing your school’s arts education advocacy plan.
PARENT SURVEY
A recent study commissioned by Think 360 Arts suggests that arts education will be on the minds of Colorado parents as they head into the February 5 caucus and 2008 general election. Nearly 90% of respondents indicate that they would be more likely to vote for a candidate whose list of priorities included more access to the arts in school.
Think 360 Arts commissioned the Fall 2007 study, sponsored by Denver Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, to explore Colorado parents’ attitudes toward arts in local schools. Respondents were decidedly in favor of more arts in the classroom, both curricular and extracurricular, believing that the arts are important for preparing students for a variety of career choices and critical to a well-rounded education.
Despite the strong support for arts education, two out of three respondents felt the quantity of arts instruction in schools was “not enough.” Respondents cited concerns such as the emphasis on testing and lack of government funding as the primary problems. About 7 in 10 believe that funding for arts education is inadequate at the district, state and federal levels.
For more information about the study, contact us at 720-904-8890.
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