Promoting Arts Advocacy and Education Awareness

State Reflections State Reflections Network Meeting 2 Network Meeting 2 How to Advocate for Arts Education during National Arts and Humanities Month

The Importance of Arts Advocacy The Importance of Arts Advocacy The Arts prove to be a valuable aspect of student learning and any school community Students who take at least four years of arts classes score on average 100 points higher on the SAT [College Board, 2011] High arts-involved students report better job outcomes higher pay, job satisfaction and more promotion opportunities [Cantrall, 2009] The Arts will be more important than ever this year, with strapped budgets, lay offs, and distressed families and children

Participating in Participating in Arts in Education Week Arts in Education Week Arts in Education Week - September 13-19, 2020 Use #PTAReflections and #BecauseofArtsEd to share your story and bring national visibility to the issue of arts education. Celebrate by starting your Reflections program around the theme, I Matter Because Register now Sign this pledge to share why you think arts education is essential! Share opportunities to raise student voices in the arts, like this one from The American Academy of Arts and Sciences who is seeking teen voices (ages 13-17) on a Sept 23 listening session about arts education, access and inequality. Participates will receive a $25 Blick gift certificate and must register here.

National Arts and Humanities Month National Arts and Humanities Month National Arts and Humanities Month raises public awareness about the role the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives Focuseson the arts at local, state, and national levels just like Reflections Goals of National Arts and Humanities Month 1. Focusing on the arts at local, state, and national levels 2. Encouraging individuals and organizations to participate in the arts 3. Allowing organizations and businesses to show their support of the arts 4. Raising public awareness about the arts and humanities in communities and lives

Participating in Participating in National Arts and Humanities Month National Arts and Humanities Month Plan a socially-distanced or virtual arts and family engagement Reflections event Educate students and school communities about the arts and humanities in your communities or generally Partner with arts and humanities organizations to host special events Join the AFTA #ShowYourArt Instagram challenge and check out AFTA resources

Arts Advocacy for Diversity Arts Advocacy for Diversity Disparities in access limits the diversity we see in the arts Reflections provides an outlet The Arts provide a valuable tool for students to embrace and comprehend their cultural identities Creative outlets that emphasize diversity and cultural identity allow communities to celebrate their cultural differences and values Let s work together to leverage the I Matter Because theme National PTA is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Arts Advocacy Arts Advocacy ArtsEd ArtsEd Leader s Guide Leader s Guide ArtsEd Leader s Guide - four steps to building a community effort Build your ArtsEd Action Team Assess the health of arts education in your school Develop an action plan Evaluate your action plan

Arts Advocacy through Family Engagement Arts Advocacy through Family Engagement

Arts Advocacy through Family Engagement Arts Advocacy through Family Engagement

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