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Last chance to participate: Census Closes May 31, 2009

“Doing the Census helped to broaden my view of what my program could include. I am a new teacher and the survey really made me think what I wanted to offer students and how to get the money for it.” Penny Ricker, K-8 Visual Arts Teacher, Blue Hill Consolidated School

For the past year, we have been collecting information from Maine arts educators so we begin to understand and document the state of our field – what we have and what we need. Every bit of hard data helps us make the case for strengthening public and legislative support and funding to strengthen arts education programs. To those of you who have taken the time to fill out your survey, thanks! For those of you who haven’t , it’s not too late. You have until midnight, SUNDAY, MAY 31ST! Now is the time to participate and ensure that your voice is heard and your school is represented!

The survey takes about 45 minutes and can be accessed on the website of the Maine Alliance for Arts Education at http://www.maineartseducation.org or by clicking here. Scroll down on the right-hand column on the home page for instructions, the survey, and treats for all who complete the survey. Or, if you’d reather fill out a hard copy, please email your request to Jen Ryan at Jen_Ryan@pz.harvard.edu.

Thanks for participating in this important work for Maine arts education!

Post submitted by Carol Trimble, Executive Director, Maine Alliance for Arts Education