"The reality is that a quality education must include exposure to the arts. Participation in the arts allows us to discover and nurture strengths in students that would otherwise lie dormant or be channeled into negative behaviors. The arts open doors to self-discovery." - Nnenna Freelon, recording artist and six-time Grammy winner

Ebony Magazine, June 2008

The creative class is composed of those individuals who are paid primarily to do creative work for a living, including but not limited to scientists, engineers, artists, musicians and designers.  The creative class makes up approximately 1/3 of the American workforce.

-The Rise of the Creative Class, Richard Florida

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Updated: 7/29/08

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Center on Education Policy Gives Lessons from NCLB

The Center on Education Policy has released a report that synthesizes findings their research on how the No Child Left Behind Act's school restructuring requirements are being implemented in five states. Click here to read the report.

Arts Learning in Biology

Click here to view a video on how Arts for Academic Achievement is integrating arts into biology class.

Thriving Minds in Dallas

Big Thought has launched Thriving Minds, a city-wide partnership that expands opportunities for elementary students to experience the arts through arts learning opportunities in community settings. Thriving Minds is designed to give equal access to neighborhood-based, creative-learning opportunities for every Dallas student and their families. Click here to read more about this new program.

New Audio Interview: Shedding Light on Arts Learning in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Superintendent of Public Schools, Dr. William Green, talks about his personal experiences with arts learning and why he supports Arts for Academic Achievement.

Missed Our Latest Webinar?

We held our second Webinar, Igniting Community Action for Arts Learning Thursday, May 29 and it was a great success. Missed it? It is now available for download. Click here to see and hear the Webinar.

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