EdTA Advocacy Update
May 22, 2018
The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education.
EdTA NEWS
Three Volunteers Recognized as Honorary Thespians
The International Thespian Society annually recognizes up to three individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role as a volunteer.
Three Administrators Named Outstanding
The Educational Theatre Association recognizes outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role as an administrator, demonstrating exemplary support for educational theatre.
Three Schools Honored with National 2018 Outstanding School Award
The Educational Theatre Association recognizes schools whose theatre programs exemplify and promote high standards of quality in educational theatre.
Three Thespian Troupes Earn National Outstanding Impact Award for Theatre in Our Schools Month
The TIOS campaign is jointly sponsored nationally by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education, the Educational Theatre Association, and the International Thespian Society. Thousands of students and theatre educators from hundreds of schools across the nation spread the word online, in their communities, school boards, and to elected officials, demonstrating how their school theatre experience provides 21st century skills.
Three Educators Honored with Inspirational Theatre Educator Award
The International Thespian Society annually recognizes up to three individuals who have inspired their students and dedicated themselves to providing high-quality theatre education.
NATIONAL NEWS
Art Works II – Media Arts Guidelines Webinar
Does your organization support projects at the intersection of art, technology, and emerging media? During this webinar, organizations will learn how to apply for NEA Art Works funding in the media arts category to support projects of these types. (National Endowment for the Arts)
STATE NEWS
Got state theatre and other arts education news you want to share? Send it to Shea: shaney@schooltheatre.org
California: Schools have ‘Starved the Arts,’ Sacramento Mayor Says, Here’s his Solution (The Sacramento Bee)
CRS and Summerland Prep for Spring Musicals ( View)
SD Filipino American Community Celebrates Heritage with Junior Dance Concert (KUSI)
Breakfast Celebrates Launch of Art Education Advocacy Organization (Benicia Herald)
Georgia: Sandy Springs Announces Arts Education Initiative with City Springs Theatre Company (Northside Neighbor)
Kentucky: High School Teacher of the Year is from Lexington. Why she thinks the Arts are Vital (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Maryland: Theatre Night for Teens: Exploring a whole new world (The Retriever)
Massachusetts: LISTEN: Medford Music Teacher Sarah Grant Explains the Value of Performing Arts Education (Wicked Local Somerville)
Minnesota: Foo Fighters Rock Star Rocks out with Local Elementary Students (KIMT3)
For Art's Sake: What the average Minnesotan stands to lose if NEA funding is cut (The Growler)
North Carolina: Thousands of NC Teachers Rally in Raleigh for More Education Funding (News Observer)
New Jersey: Toms River North Theatre Teacher Receives National Honor (Toms River Patch)
Explore Theatre Week May 14-18 at Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (TAP into Berkeley Heights)
Arts Ed NJ to Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (Broadway World)
New York: In New York High Schools, the Sound of Music is Muted (New York Times)
Letter: Public School Students Deprived of Music and Art (New York Times)
Schubert Foundation/MTI Presents 13th Annual Broadway Junior Finale (Broadway World)
Warwick Valley School District Hosts Steam Fair (The Warwick Advertiser)
Utah: Arts are a Foundation for Academic Success (The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Virginia: National Honor for WPHS Theatre Teacher (The Connection)
After a Stage Career in NYC, Local Singer Comes back to the Garden (Fredericksburg.com)
Washington: Kevin Malgesini is the New Managing Director of Seattle Children’s Theatre (American Theatre)
Wisconsin: Students Learn to Dance with Purpose in La Crosse (WKBT-TV)
Software Expands Music for Elementary Students (Wisconsin State Journal)
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Canada: Arts Bring Expanded, Not Cut Says HRCE (The Chronicle-Herald)
HRM Students Bring Political, Community Involvement to the Stage (The Chronicle-Herald)
Germany: German Culture Minister Pushes for $356 Million Increase in Arts Funding (ArtForum)
United Kingdom: Artists Condemn Exclusion of Arts Subjects from English Baccalaureate (The Guardian)
WORTH READING
In these Prisons, Former Offenders become Othellos
Teaching the fine arts to inmates improves behavior and recidivism rate. So why are they at risk of being cut? (Nation Swell)
STEM is Essential for Our Nation’s Future but It’s Not the Only Discipline That Matters
Much of the focus is on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. But the public discussion sometimes implies that, in the digital age, only the STEM disciplines are relevant. (USA Today)