Letter from the Secretary of Education
August 17, 2009Secretary Duncan writes to School and Education Community Leaders!
Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
A letter from Secretary Duncan outlines the importance placed on arts education in the development and learning process for all children. He was reminded of the role of arts education after receiving the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report on arts education from across our country.
This fall the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is planning to undertake a survey to assess the condition of arts education in grades K-12. More details are in the letter which you can assess on the Maine Department of Education arts website or by clicking here. Be sure and share the letter with your school leaders.
The US DOE has a website for arts education where you can learn more about their grant programs and find resources to meet the challenges ahead.
On Tuesday, August 18th at 1Pm Secretary Duncan will be having a live discussion concerning his letter and support of arts education. The event is hosted by the NAMM Foundation and the SupportMusic Coalition. Your participation will demonstrate your support. You can register now by clicking here and up until 15 minutes before the event.
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