Research

The Arts Education Partnership is committed to increasing resources for quality education in and through the arts in schools, schools districts and partnering arts and cultural institutions. The research reports posted on this website are available from the Arts Education Partnership.

The Arts and Education: New Opportunities for Research Produced by the Arts Education Partnership and a task force chaired by the American Educational Research Association, this report proposes opportunities for future research on the arts and education based on a survey of the significant body of research in the field. Follow the link to order this publication.

Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools: 1999–2000 (Fast Response Survey System: FRSS) This report presents information on the characteristics of public elementary and secondary school arts education programs, including data on the availability of instruction in the arts, staffing, funding, supplemental programs and activities, and administrative support of arts education.

Champions of Change A report that compiles seven major studies that provide new evidence of enhanced learning and achievement when students are involved in a variety of arts experiences. Follow link to order this publication.

Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development The Compendium summarizes and discusses 62 research studies that examine the effects of arts learning on students' social and academic skills. Follow link to order this publication.

Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement (2006) Why is it so important to keep the arts strong in our schools? How does the study of the arts contribute to student achievement and success? These and other important questions are addressed in a new booklet published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) in collaboration with the Arts Education Partnership (AEP). To order copies, please visit http://www.nasaa-arts.org/publications/critical-evidence.shtml.