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Doodle for Google

February 2, 2012

In case you missed it, Doodle 4 Google 2012 is off to the races. As in past years, Google invites student artists in grades K-12 to use their creative imagination to redesign their logo. This year’s theme i:

“If I could travel in time, I’d visit…”

The lucky D4G winner will not only see their artwork on Google’s homepage for one day, but they will also receive $30,000 for college and $50,000 for their school–and as an added bonus, the winning artwork will also appear on a special edition of Crayola’s iconic 64 box!

Even more exciting, the 5 Maine State Finalists and the 5 runners up will all see their artwork displayed at the Maine Discovery Museum for all to enjoy!

To learn more and find out how to get involved, visit www.doodle4google.com today. Submissions are due March 23, 2012 so there’s not a moment to lose.

Last year Maine had many artists who made it to the final 400 and Morgan Forrest, who was a 9th grader at Brewer High School’s art work was chosen as one 40 finalists. Art teacher Lori Spruce was very proud!

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President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities

February 1, 2012

Webinar tomorrow on report: Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools

On Thursday, February 2, at 5 PM ET, please join us for an insider’s look at Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools, the recent report released by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (www.pcah.gov).  The research clearly shows the effect of arts education on student academic achievement and creativity.  Additionally, among its specific recommendations, the report suggests the following…

•             Build robust collaborations among different approaches to arts education
•             Develop the field of arts integration
•             Expand in school opportunities for teaching artists
•             Utilize federal and state policies to reinforce the place of arts in K – 12 education
•             Widen the focus of evidence gathering about arts education

Of particular concern to our members, of course, is the issue of teaching artists and their role in the classroom.  Rachel Goslins, Executive Director of PCAH (http://www.pcah.gov/staff), will share more about the study, and answer questions in what will be a unique learning and discussion opportunity.  We encourage all officers and members to take advantage of this chance to engage Rachel, and to plan detailed questions about the subject matter in advance.

For more information about the study, please visit: http://www.pcah.gov/sites/default/files/PCAH%20Arts%20ED%20%20Report%20Summary%20&%20Recommendations_0.pdf.

Webinar registration is free.  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/703925017

We look forward to having you with us on February 2 at 5 PM ET.

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