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Learn what is happening throughout the NAEA community as well as in the field of art education—within every teaching level, geographic region, and interest group. View timely news topics about upcoming conferences and events, trends and policies, and share information on member and group activities.
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June 10, 2021
Your Invitation to Lead...“This could be your opportunity to share your personal and professional creative experience and open up avenues for others in a way that only you can.” Read this important message from NAEA President, James Haywood Rolling, Jr.
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May 14, 2021
National Art Education Association to Receive $40k Grant from the National Endowment for the ArtsThe National Art Education Association has been approved for a $40,000.00 Grants for Arts Projects award to support Phase Four of their Cultural Competency in Teaching and Leadership Certificate Program.
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May 14, 2021
external resource from NAEA, NAEA Board of Directors: Call for NominationsThe NAEA Board of Directors is nominated and elected by its members and is made up of members. Consider becoming part of this vital component of our organization and helping shape the future of visual arts education. Learn more and nomiate today!
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June 14, 2021
NAEA Announces New Chief Finance and Operations Officer; and Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Special Initiatives
NAEA welcomes new team members A. J. Calbert and Ray Yang.
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June 14, 2021
external resource from US Department of Education, Department of Education Announces Actions to Advance Equity in Education
“This is our moment as educators and as leaders to transform our education systems so they are truly serving all of our nation’s students,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The Department will launch an Equity Summit Series beginning on June 22.
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June 3, 2021
external resource from National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, NBPTS Seeks Applicants to Serve on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards Committee
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is seeking applications to serve on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Standards Committee that will develop standards in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all certificate areas. Apply now and also access a preview of all application questions and additional information about the committee’s work. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on June 16 (Eastern).
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May 12, 2021
Give it a Minute: Research Conversations
Check out the NAEA Research Commission's new Give it a Minute video series.
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May 10, 2021
external resource from Champlain College, Fostering Anti-Racist Classrooms Professional DevelopmentThe Center for Community & Social Justice at Champlain College is offering credit-bearing professional development for all K-12 educators. The Summer Institute for Educators: Fostering Anti-Racists Classrooms will be offered online from 8:30 AM–5 PM, June 21 through June 25, 2021. This professional development opportunity will be led by local and national experts who will provide attendees with actionable suggestions for creating inclusive classrooms and classroom resources.
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May 6, 2021
external resource from NEA, Funding Opportunities Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced more than $52 million in funding for state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations, the first recommended awards of the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
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May 6, 2021
external resource from EdVestors, The Arts Advantage: Impacts of Arts Education on Boston StudentsSupported by The Barr Foundation, this longitudinal research study was conducted by Dr. Daniel Bowen (Texas A&M University) and Dr. Brian Kisida (University of Missouri), who have a track record in conducting influential arts education research studies. The study encompasses an analysis of eleven years of arts education data and district data regarding student engagement, school climate, and traditional academic outcomes to examine arts educational impacts for students, and includes over 1,500 variables and 615,000 student-level observations.
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April 28, 2021
external resource from NAEA, Assessment White Papers for Art Education
Gain a deeper understanding of assessments’ applications to art education. Download Section V to access the newest paper in the series, authored by Máire Ní Bhroin, Dublin City University, Ireland.
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April 26, 2021
2021 NAEA Nominating Committee
Apply now to serve on the 2021 NAEA Nominating Committee. Applications due by June 1.
