History of America's Art Education

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  • Dewey published "Experience and Education"

    This book reported that children need art in order for them to grow and create creative thinkers

  • Art education fund rose

    The 50's had a boomin economy which allowed for more funding to go towards art education.
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    Art classes reached their peak in participation

    Art was valued and enjoyed by many during this time
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    Research and curriculums for visual art, literacy and performing arts were encouraged

    The United States Office of Education allowed for this reasearch and curriculum building to occur.

  • The Presidents Committee on the Arts and Humanities was established.

    The group advises the White House on cultral policies regarding the Arts and Humanities.
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    National Voluntary K–12 Standards for the Arts were published

    This was the first time standards on art education in America were created

  • No Child Left Behind Act became effective

  • 49 states require art education standards

    The Education Commission of States reported that 49 states require some sort of standard for their art education.
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    Obama created the Art Policy Council

    It was created to advise him on the arts. It was made up of artists, educators, and cultural leaders.

  • Jennifer McMurrer published Instructional Time in Elementary Schools

    McMurrer reported that the instructional time for art decreased by 16% since 2002, when the NCLB act went into effect.