national arts in education week: september 11 - 17, 2011
In July 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring the week following the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. Take the opportunity to draw attention to arts education in your school, and build momentum for a great remainder of the school year.
Ways to Celebrate Arts in Education Week
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ARTS EDUCATION BLOG SALON: Americans for the Arts hosts this biannual event about arts education topics on ARTSblog. The blog salon features about 30 posts by arts education leaders throughout the week. Follow the salon by using the tag: September 2011 Blog Salon. Join in the discussion by adding comments or e-mail Americans for the Arts with your own blog idea.
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Arts Education Partnership FALL 2011 FORUM: Transforming Urban School Systems through the Arts will take place in San Francisco, September 15–16.
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10 WAYS TO SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION: Read this PDF article with concrete actions to support arts education in your community.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO: Read this PDF article by the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, which lists 30 things anyone can do to celebrate Arts in Education week.
- TAKE ACTION: Visit the Arts Action Fund to start a conversation about documenting the importance of arts education.
Other Organizations Celebrating Arts in Education Week
