New Jersey Arts Education Resources: Tools
Artscan Database
Artscan, an interactive database, supports the analysis of state-level policies related to the arts in education.
For the Greater Good: A Framework for Advancing State Arts Education Partnerships
A report providing a rationale for strategic partnerships among arts and education agencies in 5 states in order to create a common agenda for sustaining arts education.
YouthARTS Development Project & Toolkit
A tri-city project which reduced delinquent behavior and improved attitudes about school by offering youth at risk opportunities to participate in the arts.
Arts Education in Public Schools
An online resource center to help school board members become stronger supporters of arts education.
Issue Brief: Arts Education Through the U.S. Department of Education
Congressional policy directives and talking points to become an effective arts advocate.
Highlights of Arts Education Research
A user-friendly resource of arts education information.
ArtsEdge
An interactive education program for K-12 teachers, parents and students.
Music Education Facts and Figures
Statistics, quotes, and information on the vital role of music education.
Music Education Online
Music Education advocacy facts, statistics, and resources.
Advocacy and Lobbying:Speaking Up for the Arts
A straight forward presentation on the power of individual advocates to shape policy in support of the arts.
Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive
An interactive digital archive of policy-relevant data on the arts and cultural policy.
The Foundation Center
An authority on philanthropy connecting nonprofits and grantmakers.
Board Source
BoardSource works to increase the effectiveness of nonprofit boards of directors.
Cultural Policy Listserv
Receive the latest policy-relevant arts and culture news on-line.
Arts Journal
This e-newsletter is a digest of some of the best arts and cultural journalism.
Music Education Advocate's Toolkit
A kit to assist arts education advocates in creating an effective campaign.
National Arts Policy Database
A database, updated weekly, to enable users to access current information on topics related to arts policy and practice.
Essential Advocacy Resources for Music
A music education advocacy kit providing facts, tips and sample outreach letters.

Comprehensive information center for educators, parents, policy makers and concerned citizens

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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