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Why Art Matters
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#VisualArtsEdMattersNAEA recently launched a new advocacy campaign entitled #VisualArtsEdMatters. Find resources that provide the key tools for the campaign and information about how to participate.
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10 Lessons the Arts Teach by Elliot EisnerThe late Elliot Eisner, former Professor of Education at Stanford University, identified 10 lessons which are clarified through the study of art in schools.
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Learning In a Visual Age: The Critical Importance of Visual Arts EducationThis pivotal monograph explores why visual arts education is more important than ever.
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Leslie Gates
Associate Professor of Art Education Department of Art and Design / May Mentor
Monthly Mentor Posts
- Meet our May Mentor, Leslie Gates, Ph.D. Leslie is an Associate Professor of Art Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where she coordinates the undergraduate and graduate art education programs. She has taught visual art at the high school and elementary levels in both urban and rural contexts. Check out the most recent blog posts below:
- Why isn’t there more play in art classrooms?
- Planning for Play
National Art Education Foundation
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education.
NAEA Virtual Art Educators
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