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• • Castro Valley
• • San Leandro
Background
When Congress reconvenes in Fall 2010, they will be considering the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. On March 13 2010, the Obama administration released a blueprint document that identified its priorities for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Unfortunately, many of the proposals included in the Blueprint are based on federal education systems put in place under the George W. Bush administration’s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.
Call to Action
Now is the time to host an event in your community to highlight the critical role of arts-integrated learning in student growth and success. Use an existing event, such as back to school night or a PTA meeting, or plan a new event as part of national Arts Education Week September 13-17, 2010.
The Time Is Now! Downloadable Toolkit
- The Time Is Now! Initiative Overview and Event Suggestions
- A checklist of steps for planning your event
- Instructions on requesting a meeting with your representatives or inviting them to an event
- Template for a meeting or event request for your elected representatives
- Template for a customizable press release
- Policy materials: Policy proposals for ESEA reform, including materials to share with attendees at your event and brief documents for your elected representatives
Download sample resolution & proclamation encouraging every district, county office and city council
to proclaim the month of March as Art IS Education month.
Get Involved!
By involving the entire community, we can create the conditions necessary for equitable and engaging classrooms where the experiences and assets of every child are recognized, respected and built upon. The time to make real change in public education that puts an end to a narrow curriculum, an unacceptable drop-out rate, and the racial predictability of success in school is NOW.