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This strand invites you to learn about the nature of curriculum and assessment and its relevance in teaching and learning and student achievement in a variety of educational contexts.
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| ArtsConnectEd |
| Lesson
plans and other tools
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| Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning |
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report compiles seven major studies that provide new evidence of enhanced
learning and achievement when students are involved in a variety of arts
experiences. Available from the Arts Education Partnership.
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| Comprehensive Arts Education Curriculum: Ohios Model Competency-Based Program |
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for download in PDF format
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| Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework: The Practice of Creating |
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a philosophy of arts education, synthesizes current research, and sets
learning standards for students from PreK-12. The core concept of the
Arts Framework is that experience in the creative process is essential
for all learners.
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| The National Standards for Arts Education |
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by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (National Dance
Association, National Art Education Association, Music Educators National
Conference, American Alliance for Theatre & Education) under the guidance
of the National Committee for Standards in the Arts, the National Standards
for Arts Education is a document which outlines basic arts learning outcomes
integral to the comprehensive K-12 education of every American student.
This site contains full text of the standards and a searchable database.
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| Partnership for After School Education |
| Newsletter
issue on Arts in the Afterschool Context (PDF format)
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| State Arts Standards |
| State-by-state
summaries of arts education standards and other policies
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