Tag Archives: New Jersey Arts Education Partnership
Arts Ed Now: Local Heroes Spotlight
October 10, 2016This September, in schools throughout New Jersey there was added cause for excitement amid the usual flurry of activity that marks the start of the school year. During National Arts in Education Week, September 12-17, students, parents, teachers, arts administrators, … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: New Poll Shows NJ Residents Overwhelmingly Value Arts Education
September 13, 2016Residents’ views on student access to local arts programs and events divided by key social and economic factors Poll questions and tables are available at: Rutgers Eagleton Poll Released September 13, 2016 As the school year gets underway, New Jersey residents deem more … Continue reading
#ArtsEdNow: Creating a Campaign… Together
September 12, 2016It’s always exciting to work on a new campaign. The energy of a powerful idea mixed with the spirit of dedicated advocates can spark creativity that makes promoting important social issues thrilling. At Social Impact Studios, we’ve helped craft … Continue reading
#BetterNJ Twitter Chat: Show Your Support for #ArtsEdNow
August 25, 2016It’s almost time to head back to school again — and this year there are two extra reasons to revel. Mark your calendar for the week of September 11 – 17 — National Arts Education Week, a time to celebrate … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: STEAM Stories from the Garden State
April 6, 2016Conversations about STEAM, both in New Jersey and throughout the United States, are frequently taking place in educational circles. STEAM — an acronym that has become synonymous with learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math — is regarded by … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: Youth Art Month Kicks Off to Celebrate “My Art, My Story”
March 2, 2016Youth Art Month encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety. March is Youth Art Month, a time “to celebrate visual arts for grades K-12, emphasize the value of art education for all children, and … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and what it means for Arts Education
February 3, 2016Last month, after years of stalled negotiations and Congressional stalemates, President Obama signed into law a new version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. So say goodbye to No Child Left Behind and hello to the new law, … Continue reading
Dodge’s Wendy Liscow Honored at New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education
May 28, 2015Wendy Liscow, Education Program Director at the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, was honored this week with a New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education Distinguished Service Award. Liscow was among the 100 advocates, leaders, educators and students recognized for their … Continue reading
Arts Education in New Jersey Schools Continues to Grow
March 2, 2015New Jersey continues to lead the nation through the release of detailed arts education information to the public and the research findings look promising—a 4% increase in high school arts participation from the previous year with significant increases in dance … Continue reading
The Power of Art! Celebrating Youth Art Month
March 12, 2012Most of us recognize March as Women’s History Month, but did you know it is also Arts in Education Month and Youth Art Month? There are hundreds of ways to celebrate including designation of a special week during the month … Continue reading
Arts Education: A Constitutional Right for All Students in New Jersey
February 16, 2012By Bob Morrison Chair, New Jersey Arts Education Partnership Governance Committee CEO, Quadrant Arts Education Research One of the biggest issues I run into across the state as we discuss the role of arts education as part of the basic … Continue reading