Arts Ed Now & for ALL! is Arts Ed NJ’s statewide campaign of local champions working for access, participation, quality, and equity in arts education in NJ public and charter schools
See the numbers:
According to state reporting, 51,754 STUDENTS in NJ schools have NO ACCESS TO ANY ARTS COURSES AT SCHOOL. Every student needs access NOW!
Arts Ed Champions across NJ are gathering the latest local information, which will show where advocacy is needed most!
It’s the law. The NJ Core Student Learning Standards specify that instruction in 5 arts disciplines (dance, media arts, music, theatre, & visual arts) be provided throughout K-12 grades in school.
Not all schools that offer arts education include all arts disciplines – and they should.
Students should have a say in the policies that affect how arts education is delivered in their schools.
Student Champions are at the heart of Arts Ed Now & for ALL! Through the campaign they can learn advocacy skills to amplify their voice and make lasting impact on arts education programs.
“Curtain Rise” Advocacy
Performances at your school are a great way to engage champions (or champions-to-be) in advocacy. Here are some tools you can use to get the word out!
Sample Champion Language
Not sure what to say? Here is some Champion language to get you started in your advocacy outreach.
BONUS LAB: Get Your Voice Heard at the School Board Level
Thurs. Dec 14th, 2023 • 4pm - 5:30pm
Major decisions about arts education in your school are made at the School Board level. The most important ones being budget and policies. In this hands-on Action Lab, we’ll talk about practical tips for getting your voice is heard AND activated at the local level.
Newly elected School Board members will take their seats in January, so it’s a great time to get ready now!
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Get Active for Dance Ed Now!
You have the passion and the know-how to advance your arts education programs – you might just need more skills and hands-on practice to become the best champion you can be!
