10 simple ways 2/12/2012
Did you know that young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours, three days a week for a year are: 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools, and 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair? Give children every opportunity to succeed. Make sure they are getting their fair share of arts education which can also lead to your child becoming a more well-rounded individual. Follow the links below for more information!

Quick Facts
Key points about the benefits of arts education!

Highlights from Key National Research on Arts Education
Proof of the Power of Arts Education Read highlights of key national research on the impact of arts education on children and learning. These brief findings offer links to publication summaries that link to full publications online (when available).

Standards for Arts Education
How High Do We Reach? What is it exactly that our kids should be able to do when they study the arts? We're glad you asked. Standards for arts education have been developed by arts and education experts at the national level, and most of our states have followed suit.

Arts Education Websites
Find more resources on these websites.