by Brady Smith | Apr 26, 2024
AEP defines STEAM education as an approach to teaching and learning in which students demonstrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. STEAM instruction shares attributes of arts...
by Brady Smith | Aug 20, 2022
As policymakers continue to rethink, reshape and reform systems, it has become vital to involve the appropriate voices in these conversations. Inclusion of the people who are directly affected by policy and funding actions in their communities leads to equitable...
by Cassandra Quillen | Mar 7, 2022
Considering education as an ecosystem — rather than a single, independent system or agency — recognizes the interconnections between environments within and outside of schools that impact student well-being. When included as a key part of the wellness ecosystem, the...
by Cassandra Quillen | Dec 7, 2021
This interactive and adaptive resource captures the insights and reflections of attendees who joined AEP’s Arts and Literacies Thinkers Meeting Series. It incorporates art and text to support different experiences and interactions as visitors explore the...
by Cassandra Quillen | Nov 17, 2021
This resource explores how theatre education promotes identity development and growth, builds empathy and relationships, and empowers students to transform their understanding of their place in the world.
by Cassandra Quillen | Nov 17, 2021
This resource explores how dance education promotes early development of language and literacy, supports long-term academic growth and builds connections to community.
by Nate Marcarelli | Jul 24, 2019
2024 NAEP ARTS ASSESSMENT UPDATE “To date, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have adopted early childhood, elementary and secondary content or performance standards for any and all disciplines of arts education, with 32 of these states defining the arts as a...
by Nate Marcarelli | Mar 11, 2019
The Arts Education Partnership reviewed multiple research studies identified within ArtsEdSearch — a national clearinghouse of rigorous arts education research — to better understand the role visual arts play in student success. This resource explores how visual arts...
by Nate Marcarelli | Sep 7, 2018
This Education Trends report explores the design and impact of CYD programs — including examples of successful programs across the country — and provides policy considerations for states looking for ways to narrow the achievement gap and support student...
by Nate Marcarelli | May 22, 2018
Building on the first release of Music Matters in 2011, the Arts Education Partnership reviewed multiple research studies identified within ArtsEdSearch — the national clearinghouse of rigorous arts education research — to explore the importance of music on student...
by Brady Smith | Mar 21, 2018
Opportunity to Learn (OTL) Standards identify the resources that teachers, schools and districts need for all students to achieve at or above the levels suggested in the 2014 National Core Arts Standards. With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and...
by Nate Marcarelli | Sep 6, 2017
This Education Trends report explores research on how the arts bolster the development of deeper learning skills, provides examples of programs that successfully increased access to the arts in education in public schools, and includes state- and local-level policy...
by Nate Marcarelli | Jan 15, 2006
A response to the needs of policymakers, educators, parents and advocates for fact-based, non-technical language documenting the most current and compelling research on the value of arts learning.
by Nate Marcarelli | Sep 1, 2002
A guide to help design large-scale arts assessment decisions, this publication also provides informational support and activities to be used as both a practical tool and reference.
by Nate Marcarelli | May 22, 2002
Summary and discussion of 62 research studies examining how arts learning affects students’ social and academic skills.
by Nate Marcarelli | Jan 1, 1998
This booklet provides guiding principles and recommendations to support the development of artsbased early childhood programs and resources.
