Policy Papers

Accountability in Arts Education: Building a Statewide System of Reciprocity

This paper focuses attention on the issue of accountability. To impove the quality and consistency of school arts programs, and to guarantee public confidence in the State's recent investments in arts education, an appropriate system of accountability must be established.

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Quality, Equity and Access: A Status Report on Arts Education in California Public Schools Grades Pre-K through 12

This 27-page briefing paper reports on the state of visual and performing arts education in California's K-12 schools, with a comprehensive analysis of the status of arts education and the need for stronger policies to support arts instruction for all California students.

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Press Release for Quality, Equity and Access (in Alliance News section)
Pasadena, Calif. November 16, 2005 - The California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) introduced today a crucial "Quality, Equity, and Access" report on the state of visual and performing arts education in California's K-12 schools. The briefing paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the status of arts education and the need for stronger policies to support arts instruction in all schools in California.

Endorsements
Legislators such as Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg and Senator Jack Scott have made statements endorsing and the briefing paper, as have education, community and civic leaders...