Advocacy in a Time of Uncertainty
Giving Voice Laurie Schell Giving Voice Laurie Schell

Advocacy in a Time of Uncertainty

In the world of the arts in education, we feel the greater societal upheaval. We are uncertain about our work, the arts education field, and the education sector itself. Advocacy—and a relentless focus on positive outcomes for youth-- will help us feel less alone, less lost as we navigate the storm.

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Making the Case for Social Justice
Coalitions Laurie Schell Coalitions Laurie Schell

Making the Case for Social Justice

In the eighth article of the series Case-making and Systems Change in Arts and Cultural Education, developed in collaboration with Creative Generation, we explore how the principles of social justice may be applied to arts and cultural education.

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Systems Change in Arts Education
Building Blocks Laurie Schell Building Blocks Laurie Schell

Systems Change in Arts Education

The fifth article in the series Case-making and Systems Change in Arts and Cultural Education, expands on the theme of Advocacy for the Sector, describing how history has shaped the system of arts education, with a review of the components of our current system.

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The Value of Multiple Perspectives in Advocacy
Building Blocks Laurie Schell Building Blocks Laurie Schell

The Value of Multiple Perspectives in Advocacy

In collaboration with Creative Generation, the third article of Case-making and Systems Change in Arts & Cultural Education explores multiple perspectives in making the case for the arts and arts education. It underscores the importance of advocacy that sees the larger system while working within a local context. 

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