by Brady Smith | Aug 20, 2022
As policymakers continue to rethink, reshape and reform systems, it has become vital to involve the appropriate voices in these conversations. Inclusion of the people who are directly affected by policy and funding actions in their communities leads to equitable...
by Cassandra Quillen | Mar 7, 2022
Considering education as an ecosystem — rather than a single, independent system or agency — recognizes the interconnections between environments within and outside of schools that impact student well-being. When included as a key part of the wellness ecosystem, the...
by Gwynne Middleton | Feb 9, 2021
An arts organization requested information on the status of academic standards and teacher certification for dance in each state and details on licensure assessment requirements to become a dance educator in states where dance certification exists. Our response...
by Gwynne Middleton | Nov 12, 2020
An Arts Education Partnership partner requested information on the status of media arts in state policy. Specifically, the partner wanted to know which states have media arts included in state policy and in what ways they are included. Our response includes an...
by Cassandra Quillen | Oct 17, 2019
This Special Report — drawing on insights from a technical working group of experts in arts education, state data systems and state policy — offers guidance on key arts education metrics many states could track by using data they already collect.
by Nate Marcarelli | May 20, 2019
This Policy Brief highlights how states currently address schools of choice within policy, including those that intersect with arts education, and explores further opportunities to engage the arts in statewide policies and practices.
by Nate Marcarelli | Mar 4, 2019
This summary is updated annually to reflect changes in legislation concerning the arts in education. It includes arts education policies for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. Complete results from this review are available in an online searchable database...
by Nate Marcarelli | Mar 4, 2019
This Policy Brief highlights state policies and practices — including access efforts, federal and state funding and statewide coordination — that can help states to advance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education and increase student...
by Nate Marcarelli | Dec 4, 2018
This report explores education policy areas where arts in education leaders and stakeholders can expand opportunities to engage the arts in policy solutions and includes examples of how states are currently using the arts in education to support their policy efforts....
by Brady Smith | Mar 21, 2018
Opportunity to Learn (OTL) Standards identify the resources that teachers, schools and districts need for all students to achieve at or above the levels suggested in the 2014 National Core Arts Standards. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and...
by Nate Marcarelli | Jun 5, 2017
This Special Report highlights the ways that states and districts can engage the arts in the ongoing work of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Designed to continue growing as ESSA implementation proceeds, this report currently contains chapters exploring the...
by Nate Marcarelli | Nov 1, 2006
A research and policy brief discussing various approaches and methodologies for conducting statewide arts education based on examples in Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Washington.
by Nate Marcarelli | Oct 13, 2000
A report from an October 2000 meeting in which 32 school districts from 19 states discussed the current status of arts education in their districts.
by Nate Marcarelli | Apr 12, 2000
This report summarizes an April 2000 meeting convened by AEP with arts education consultants from state departments of education. Discussion includes why partnerships fail and criteria for success.
