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Advocacy Tip: Be Part of the Solution

“Far too often…policymakers receive the message of what not to do. While there is value in saying “don’t cut this program,” it’s only one side of the equation.  What do you want policymakers to do?” Writes Executive Director Danielle Brazell in her blog post from Arts for LA, Why Being “In the Solution” Matters. Echoing [...]
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Additional Resources, Endorsements, and More

The following are more resources to build your advocacy message, including tips from some of our partners, Washington state education laws, and remarks from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Reaching Out to School Board Members Arts Education: Making the Case with Legislatures dosomething.org has Arts in Education Arts Advocacy Toolkit Resources & Support for the [...]
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Advocacy Tools, Handouts, and How-To’s

ArtsEd Washington has developed the following tools with you in mind; these comprehensive “how to’s” are easy to use, and ready to share with your fellow advocates. Arts Education Talking Points Building Your Arts Education Toolbox and Outreach Plan Act Now to Save the Arts in Your District Connecting With Your School Board Advocacy Tip: [...]
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E.D. Una McAlinden Featured in LEV Blog

ArtsEd Washington Executive Director Una McAlinden was invited to contribute to the League of Education Voters’ edCored series.  The series is compiled of blog posts from education administrators, teachers, parents, principals, and legislators to explore the extent of which education funding has been cut.  Read Una’s blog on how arts education funding is education funding. [...]
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School Board Candidate Survey Results

Election Day is right around the corner.  Do you know where your candidates stand on arts education? Results are coming in from our School Board candidate survey.  Read their responses to our questions regarding arts education so you, and your fellow voters, can make an informed decision before casting your vote. Bellevue School Board District [...]
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Take 5 with Bellevue’s Interlake Students

As all students involved in the arts will tell you, arts programs provided in and during the school day play an important role in providing outlets to express creativity and find inspiration. In addition, studies have shown that participation in arts programs nurtures critical thinking and complex problem solving abilities, helping students develop the knowledge [...]
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Are You Ready for Back to School? How to Pack Your Advocacy Backpack

Amidst severe budget cuts facing education, it is now – more than ever – that Washington state students need your voice. Make your expectation known that the arts, defined as part of the Basic Education Act, are being provided to all students.  Whether you’re new to advocacy efforts, or you’re a seasoned activist, ArtsEd Washington [...]
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School’s Out, Advocacy Continues!

Congratulations to the Americans for the Arts’ Arts Education Council, whose advocacy efforts succeeded in restoring funds to the San Diego Unified School District’s Visual and Performing Arts Department.  On June 21, their relationship building and continued advocacy efforts led to a unanimous vote by the board of education that ensured full funding to arts [...]
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Building Your Arts Education Toolbox and Constructing Your Outreach Plan

An arts education toolbox and outreach plan are two essential elements to effective advocacy efforts. While it is important to regularly connect with elected officials and school board directors, election years are a particularly excellent time to engage your current leaders and candidates and ask them where they stand on arts education. It is easy [...]
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ArtsEdWA In the News: E.D. Una McAlinden Featured on ARTSblog

Thanks to our friends and partners at Americans for the Arts for inviting ArtsEd Washington Executive Director Una McAlinden to contribute to ARTSblog and share our innovative Arts Education Month tools and strategies.
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  • It’s a win for every student and every school!

    State Board of Education Approves Increased Arts Requirements for High School Graduation The Board’s decision helped culminate a week-long national celebration of the arts, as schools, students, and communities [...]

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  • Check out Art Lessons in the Classroom

    ArtsEd Washington developed Art Lessons in the Classroom to provide visual art curriculum for elementary schools that is aligned with Washington state standards.This comprehensive and sequential visual arts curriculum provides an excellent foundation in visual arts concepts.

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    • “Every time I observe an integrated arts lesson in a classroom, I find our highest levels of student engagement.  Whether it is readers’ theater or a visual art component to math, reading, or social studies, many of our students who struggle with behavior or engagement issues rise to the top and then this carries over to the rest of their work.”

    Mike Sellers, Armin Jahr
    Bremerton School District

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