Resources for Advocacy

You can make a difference. Be a champion for arts education.

  1. Check out our Action Center
    Take action on the latest campaigns to keep arts education in public schools.
  2. Join our Action Network
    Subscribe to our action network and you’ll receive action alerts when legislation that will impact arts education is coming up for a vote. You’ll also receive our e-newsletter ArtsEdMail twice a month, with the latest arts education news, conference, professional development, research and job listings.
  3. 10 Important Things to Know About Arts Education in California [PDF, 373K]
    Educate your community about the value of arts education with this fact sheet.
  4. Speak Up at a School Board Meeting
    Tips for preparing a presentation for your local school board.
  5. Watch an effective School Board Presentation
    VIDEO:
    Watch an example of an effective school board presentation.

  6. Watch our webinar
    WEBINAR:
    Watch our Standing up for Arts Ed Webinar on how to jump start advocacy in your school district.
  7. Bring an elected official to school
    A toolkit to help you share the power of arts education with elected officials.
  8. Read an advocacy success story [PDF:243K]