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smARTS begins with you: Becoming an arts advocate

A Creative Solution. Using the arts to help our students & our schools thrive. smARTS begins with you: Becoming an arts advocate. Your Name Your Role or Affiliation. The Law Supports the Arts: The A rts are B asic C urriculum. Federal law defines the arts as a “core academic subject.”

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smARTS begins with you: Becoming an arts advocate

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  1. A Creative Solution Using the arts to help our students & our schools thrive smARTSbegins with you: Becoming an arts advocate Your Name Your Role or Affiliation

  2. The Law Supports the Arts: The Arts are Basic Curriculum • Federal law defines the arts as a “core academic subject.” • State law includes the arts in the definition of basic education. • By law, arts instruction must include visual art, music, theatre, and dance.

  3. Why Do the Arts in School Matter? • When students learn the arts in schools, they: • Stay more engaged in school • Do better academically • Have fewer discipline problems • Graduate high school at higher rates • Attend & graduate college at higher rates • Volunteer more as adults Have more fun!

  4. 4 Cs + 3 = an equation for success! • The 4 Cs: • Creativity • Critical Thinking • Collaboration • Communication • The arts are essential in developing core 21stcentury skills.

  5. 4 Cs + 3 = an equation for success! • … Plus 3 • A diverse population and global economy also demand: • Cultural Competency • Compassion • Confidence The arts empower young people to explore the world and discover themselves!

  6. Creativity and Innovationare in Demand Attributes developed by the arts are in demand, now & in the future. CEOs note creativity as top competency for success. Companies are screening for their future problem-solvers & innovators. “What would you do if you woke up and found an elephant in your backyard?”

  7. Student Success = School Success Teach the Arts! Engage in long term arts planning. Allocate funds for arts offerings. Invest in the tools, training, & curricula teachers need.

  8. Next Steps Visit ArtsEdWashington.org • Get more information about arts education law in Washington. • Read the research on the benefits of arts education. • Access tools, resources, and programs to support your efforts.

  9. Thank You! facebook.com/ ArtsEdWashington Artsedwashington.org • @ArtsEdWA

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