New Jersey Arts Education Resources: Critical Documents
Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefit Student Achievement
Critical Evidence presents the need for strong arts education programs while documenting the most current and compelling research on the value of arts learning experiences.
No Subject Left Behind
A fourth year review of the No Child Left Behind Act with resources for funding and information about grant opportunities.
Putting Arts Education Front and Center
Governor Mike Huckabee and former Department of Education Secretary Rod Paige utilize studies that show the profound impact of the arts on a well-rounded education and ultimately productive, skilled, and well-adjusted citizens of the future.
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education
On May 4, 2004 the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in favor of music education. With no direct ties to funding, the resolution is, however, symbolic and lends to the fuel of arts advocates.
Putting the Arts Front and Center on the Education Agenda
In this interview with Arts Education Partnership Director, Dick Deasy, Governor Mike Huckabee explains why the arts are the focus of his Education Commission of the States chairmanship.
Progress of Education Reform 2004: The Arts in Education
A summary of several recent studies on the role and value of arts education including results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests in the arts.
Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act
Legislation which establishes a Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Award Board to recognize exemplary school districts and student acheivement.
New Jersey Visual & Performing Arts Standards
In NJ, the visual and performing arts standards provide the foundation for creating curricula decisions and the opportunity for meaningful assessments, while reflecting the expectations of the National Standards for Arts Education.
National Standards for Arts Education
Published in 1994, this document outlines basic arts learning outcomes integral to the comprehensive K-12 education of every American student.

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The New Jersey Arts Education Census Project is a partnership between the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey State Department of Education, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, under the direction of Music for All.

The New Jersey Arts Education Census Project is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding has been generously provided by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, NAMM - International Music Products Association, The D'Addario Foundation for the Performing Arts, David Bryan of Bon Jovi, and Music for All