Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update
November 30, 2016
The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education
EdTA NEWS
EdTA is seeking proposals from teaching artists for presentations at three national events: the Junior Thespian Festival, the International Thespian Festival, and the EdTA National Conference.
NATIONAL NEWS
Trump picks billionaire Betsy DeVos, school voucher advocate, as education secretary: Betsy DeVos is hardly a household name, but the Michigan billionaire and conservative activist has quietly helped change the education landscape in many states. (Washington Post)
STATE NEWS
Got state theatre and other arts education news you want to share? Send it to May mhetzer@schooltheatre.org
Arizona: Nominations for the 2017 Arizona Governor's Arts Awards Now Open (Phoenix New Times)
Colorado: SCFD Funding Offers Up Close Arts Experiences (CBS Local)
Florida: Milagro Center offers arts, educational programs to at-risk youth (Palm Beach Daily News)
Illinois: Chicago Public Schools Reports Increased Access to Arts Education, Despite Statewide Budget Crisis (WFMT.com)
Indiana: Hubers more than doing their part to promote arts in local schools (Banner-Graphic)
Iowa: Iowa Arts Council and ArtForceIowa team up for Poetry Out Loud (Daily Iowegian)
Maryland: Western Heights magnet program gives kids chance to shine (Herald-Mail Media)
Minnesota: PRINCIPAL HOEFT RECEIVES GRANT TO CHAMPION CREATIVITY (Herald Review)
Missouri: 11 Schools to Benefit from $30,000 Arts Grant (Broadway World)
New Jersey: Steven Van Zandt concert series to benefit Count Basie as it strives to become center for arts education (NJBIZ)
Rhode Island: Westerly’s United Theatre receives grant from The Champlin Foundation (The Westerly Sun)
Texas: Parents pushing for art education in Texas classrooms (KXAN.com)
WORTH READING
MURT: Arts a critical part of a child’s education: Exploring the arts is literally a way of allowing students to open their minds. There is not always a boilerplate formula, method or notation in the studio or performing arts. (Montgomery Newspapers)
Robert L. Lynch Speaks of Hope, Unity, and Resilience at the End of This Presidential Election: As President-Elect Trump’s administration takes shape, we will remain engaged to ensure that he and his transition team hear from arts leaders, community leaders, and activists and keep the arts central to the many pressing needs of the country. (The Huffington Post)