We invite you to celebrate Youth Arts Month and the amazing opportunities Nebraska students have to learn through the arts in our schools.
We believe that the Fine Arts play a vital role in providing a well-rounded education. The arts are included as part of a “Well-Rounded Education” in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) law. This designation - alongside reading, math, science, and other subjects - is confirmation that the arts are essential to a complete education and belong in the main instructional day.
The next Nebraska State Board of Education meeting is on Friday, March 2. At this meeting we will have three speakers who will be asking the Board for the following:
- Develop a philosophy statement on the importance of Fine Arts education in Nebraska schools, to help lead the revision process of the Fine Arts Standards slated for 2020.
- Request the development a model pilot school(s) where arts integration supports student growth in all disciplinary areas.
This meeting has very limited time allocated for public comment. Here are two ways you can have an impact:
- We encourage you to provide written letters of support to share your stories about the importance of the Fine Arts. All letters will be compiled and submitted together to the board during the public comment. Send your letters by Feb 28th to: advocacy@nebraskansforthearts.org
- Please join us in showing your support of Fine Arts Education by being an audience member at the:
Nebraska Department of Education Board Meeting
March 2, 2018 9:00a.m.
Nebraska Board Meeting Room , 6th floor
301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68508