Learning through the arts is a means to achieving higher test scores and graduation rates, and is a prime opportunity for us to truly reach our children. It provides a channel for linking multiple disciplines like math, science and reading in an organic and tangible way. Numerous studies have shown that when students are exposed to academic subjects in a learning through the arts environment, test scores, academic performance, attendance and graduation rates all increase.

This type of classroom learning is not difficult or costly to implement. With a little creativity and planning, it is incredible what you can achieve. Take these great Young Audiences residencies as an example:

>Explore recycling and earch sciences through an Instrument Making residency that creates usable instruments out of re-usable items.

>Study Julius Caesar and Socrates through a theater residency by writing and re-enacting a mock Senate debate in student-made togas.

>Discover world communities and history through investigating your own culture and family through the creation of short documentary film.

The arts unify learning and core academic subjects in a unique way. How can we not take advantage of this incredible tool? As Educators, we have the opportunity and ability to reach all children and create successful, eager, life-long achievers.

BROWSE NEWS AND INFORMATION BELOW

On July 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolutiong designating the second week of September as "Arts in Education Week." Get your classroom, students and family involved in the arts! Read more to learn about opportunities to celebrate with Young Audiences New York.

"What You Can Do" has been airing on WLIW in NYC this fall. The webisodes were produced by On the Leesh Productions. Visit www.whatyoucando.ontheleesh.com to learn more about Arts Education Advocacy and other meaningful topics.

The Center for Arts Education is committed to stimulating and sustaining quality arts education as an essential part of every child’s K-12 education in the New York City public schools.

The New York City Arts Education Roundtable enables arts organizations providing arts education in the New York City schools and community to meet and share information about the field. The Roundtable also provides information about arts education to the media, government, and general public.

The New York State Alliance for Arts Education (NYSAAE) serves a broad constituency of arts advocates, including educators, artists, administrators of arts organizations, parents and interested citizens across the state. NYSAAE disseminates information about model programs, funding and standards of excellence, develops training models for constituent organizations, and advocates for arts education at the local, state and national levels.

Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in American. With 45 years of service, they are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.