As an afterthought, the arts education report you want to focus on is the
relatively new "Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning."
In short, It shows that arts participation makes a positive difference in
academic achievement, that the longer kids participate in arts education
programs the greater the gap grows in achievement between those that have
the programs and those that don't, and that high arts participation makes a
more significant difference to students from low-income backgrounds than for
high-income students.

To see the report visit http://www.aep-arts.org/highlights/coc-release.html

Barry Szczesny
AAM Government Affairs

-----Original Message-----
From:   Barry Szczesny
Sent:   Wednesday, April 19, 2000 4:03 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Creative Coalition


Visit the Arts Education Partnership Web site at www.aep-arts.org.  It links
to several arts education reports at its homepage which should be the ones
the Creative Coalition mentioned.  The American Association of Museums is an
active partner of the AEP, a national coalition, whose purpose is "To
demonstrate and promote the essential role of arts education in enabling all
students to succeed in school, life and work."

Barry Szczesny
AAM Government Affairs

        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Sharon K. Kayne [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
        Sent:   Wednesday, April 19, 2000 12:29 PM
        To:     [log in to unmask]
        Subject:        Creative Coalition

        I'm interested in getting further information about the Creative
        Coalition which lobbied on March 22 to seek an additional $50
million
        boost for the NEA.  Specifically, I'm looking for the reports that
were
        released by the group, proving arts education deserves a place in
        America's classrooms.  Any information would be greatly appreciated!
        Sharon Kayne
        Ten Chimneys Foundation
        Box 225  Genesee Depot, WI  53127
        262-968-4161 tel
        262-968-4267 fax

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