Secondary Division
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April 4, 2018
external resource from Education Commission of the States, Check Out How Your State’s Policies Address the Arts in EducationThe 2018 Artscan at a Glance, updated annually to reflect changes in legislation, explores 13 combined policy areas related to K-12 arts education. This two-page resource shares top-level findings and provides a condensed, yet comprehensive, comparison of state policies.
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January 16, 2018
external resource from The National Endowment for the Arts, New Report Elevates Rigor of Arts-Integration Studies in Education SettingsThe NEA research director takes a look at a new report on 44 arts-integration programs covering different student populations (from pre-K to 12th grade) that have generated results that warrant each program’s inclusion in one of four “tiers of evidence" of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The National Endowment for the Arts
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August 8, 2018
external resource from Western Governors' Association, Western Governors‘ Association Announces it’s 2019 “Celebrate the West” High School Art Competition
“Celebrate the West” is a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their state. The 2019 competition deadline is April 28, 2019. Winners will be announced at the WGA Annual Meeting in Vail, Colorado.
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June 7, 2018
external resource from Vans Custom Culture, Vans Names Hixson High School In Tennessee 2018 Custom Culture Competition Winner; Awards $75,000
Vans, the original action sports brand and icon of creative expression, named Hixson High School from Hixson, Tennessee as the grand prize winner of the ninth annual Vans Custom Culture art competition. Vans and its program partners, including Journeys, Yoobi, Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) and Americans for the Arts, awarded $75,000 towards the school’s arts education program. The remaining finalists – Fontainebleau High School, Larned High School, Middle Township High School, and Moanalua High School – will each receive $10,000 toward their arts program and a limited-edition Vans gift.
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June 7, 2018
external resource from The Washington Post, There’s an edgy art show on tolerance. Where? At Betsy DeVos’s agency.
High-school students have contributed artwork to an exhibition at the US Department of Education on the theme of “Total Tolerance.” The display includes 20 works that explore themes related to racism, gender identity and immigration.
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June 7, 2018
external resource from Phi Delta Kappan, Call for Submissions: Phi Delta Kappan - March 2019 Issue - Rethinking the Curriculum. Deadline: December 1, 2018
In this issue, we take a close look at the K-12 curriculum, asking which subjects, content, and skills are most essential for students to learn, when, and at what depth? From the 1894 report of the Committee of Ten to 2010’s Common Core State Standards, what have been the major influences on curriculum design? Today, do the nation’s young people pursue a coherent course of study, or is the curriculum something of a mishmash?
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June 6, 2018
external resource from Fresh Films, AT&T Hello Sunshine Filmmaker Lab
The AT&T Hello Sunshine Filmmaker Lab, produced by Fresh Films, will bring 20 teenage girls to Los Angeles for 8 days to learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. They‘ll have the chance to film a TV show under the guidance of mentors and professional creators, including some from AT&T and Hello Sunshine, Reese Witherspoon’s media company--maybe even Reese herself! This program is completely free and no experience is required. Apply now through June 10.
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May 9, 2018
external resource from School Library Journal , Tips for Creating Makerspaces for Teens
Teenagers may be more engaged in makerspaces when given more autonomy over learning, some library media specialists say. Professor Sandra Hughes-Hassell also suggests creating a sense of shared ownership, in part, by referring to makerspaces as “our space" or "your space.”
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May 4, 2018
external resource from Pensole, High School Design Competition: Sneakerhead of State
NAEA is pleased to share information about the 2018 Sneakerhead of State Competition with you! This unique art and design opportunity is open to high school students. Scholarships and cash prizes will be awarded. The submission deadline is June 2, 2018. PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy is searching for the next great designer! Give your students the opportunity to test their skills against the best young minds in the country and train for a successful career in the creative industries. Check out complete details online.
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April 9, 2018
“Artivism” IdeasAdvocacy ideas submitted by 2018 NAEA National Convention attendee, Laura Mack.
