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.
he Time Is Now is a regional initiative of the Alliance for Arts Learning Leadership, coordinated in partnership with 50 States in 50 Days, a national initiative of Americans for the Arts. Be part of the national campaign of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund to organize events throughout the nation that highlight the critical role of the arts in our communities by listing your event at http://www.artsactionfund.org/page/event/create.
The Time Is Now! Downloadable Toolkit
- The Time is Now! Initiative Overview and Description
- 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
Through its significant relationships with local, state and national leaders, the Alliance provides multiple ways for you to make your voice heard in support of sustainable resources for arts learning and to share the learning happening in your school or district with a broad audience. We hope that you will join this growing movement by partnering with the Alliance.
- Urge your Policymakers to proclaim March as Art IS Education Month!
Download a sample resolution & proclamation encouraging every district, county office and city council to proclaim the month of March as Art IS Education month. - Click here for more Action Steps!
