by Brady Smith | Feb 26, 2025
This report contains four sections: access, enrollment and participation; learning; staffing and funding. Each section outlines questions, data and reporting sources, and gaps and potential barriers related to data.
by Brady Smith | Apr 26, 2024
In May 2018, the Arts Education Partnership published Music Matters. This was the first in a four-part series of special reports that used ArtsEdSearch to illustrate the many benefits of arts education. The Arts Counts series went on to publish Visual Arts Matters,...
by Brady Smith | Apr 26, 2024
AEP defines STEAM education as an approach to teaching and learning in which students demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. STEAM instruction shares attributes of arts...
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 Cassandra Quillen | Nov 24, 2021
An arts education organization asked about states that named the arts in their approved state ESSER plans and their proposed arts-related activities. Our response includes an overview of the the states that included arts in their plans, the states with plans that have...
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 16, 2020
An arts education program administrator requested information about school-based arts integration programs and structures, as well as school-based COVID-19 accommodations. Our response includes information on ways curriculum can be adjusted to accommodate distance...
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 Gwynne Middleton | Oct 28, 2020
This Policy Brief captures the discussion, insights and policy considerations that came out of a Thinkers Meeting with 11 experts in the arts education and juvenile justice fields. It builds on the report, “Engaging the Arts Across the Juvenile Justice System,” by...
by Gwynne Middleton | Sep 10, 2020
This Special Report examines how arts-based charter schools in the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland and North Carolina provide access to arts education and integrate the arts schoolwide across curricula, community engagement and teacher professional...
by Gwynne Middleton | Jul 10, 2020
A national arts organization requested information on arts education provisions in state reopening plans. Our response includes an analysis of current states that include arts education in their reopening plans.
by Gwynne Middleton | Apr 1, 2020
An AEP partner asked if states are allowing schools to use Perkins V funds for arts pathways — other than digital media or film — within CTE programs. Our response includes an overview of three states’ CTE programs that incorporate visual and performing arts, and...
by Gwynne Middleton | Apr 1, 2020
An AEP partner asked for information on alternative certification for arts educators. Our response includes examples of state policy related to alternative certification and arts education. The response also includes links to additional state alternative teacher...
by Gwynne Middleton | Apr 1, 2020
A nonprofit organization requested information on K-12 arts education offerings. Our response includes a suite of resources that expand on arts education access, state data collection, research and policy information.
by Gwynne Middleton | Mar 31, 2020
This Special Report explores research and programs that employ the arts along the juvenile justice continuum: in prevention, intervention, transition and healing.
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 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 | 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 | 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 Nate Marcarelli | Sep 7, 2018
This Education Trends report explores the design and impact of CYD programs — including examples of successful programs across the country — and provides policy considerations for states looking for ways to narrow the achievement gap and support student...
by Nate Marcarelli | May 4, 2018
This Education Trends report explores successful practices for arts integration, with a focus on educator and school leader professional development and provides an overview of research that highlights the impact of instructor preparation and professional development...
by Nate Marcarelli | Sep 6, 2017
This Education Trends report explores research on how the arts bolster the development of deeper learning skills, provides examples of programs that successfully increased access to the arts in education in public schools, and includes state- and local-level policy...
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.
