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

According to state reporting, 51,754 STUDENTS in NJ schools have NO ACCESS TO ARTS COURSES AT SCHOOL. Every student needs access NOW!

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.

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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.

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According to state reporting, 51,754 STUDENTS in NJ schools have NO ACCESS TO ARTS COURSES AT SCHOOL. Every student needs access NOW!

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Last Updated: September 20, 2023

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.