Arts Integration and Student Achievement

The Role of Arts Integration and Education in Improving Student Outcomes

When achievement data meet drama and arts integration

10 (Newer!) Arts Education Fast Facts

Why Arts Integration? Explaining Why: Creating a rationale for arts integration

The effects of arts-integrated instruction on memory for science content

Review of Evidence: Arts Integration Research Through the Lens of the Every Student Succeeds Act

Miscellaneous Arts Articles by Gustave Weltsek

A Study on the Relationship between Theater Arts and Student Literacy and Mathematics Achievement

Arts infusion and literacy achievement within underserved communities: A matter of equity

Indirectly Related

A Population-Level Analysis of Associations Between School Music Participation and Academic Achievement

Arts Facts: SAT Scores and the Arts 1999 - 2016

Crosswalk of Montessori and Integrated Arts

Arts integration and Montessori education are similar in that both emphasize creativity and interdisciplinary learning, but Montessori also focuses on making learning joyful and building self-confidence:

 Interdisciplinary learning

Both Montessori and arts integration encourage students to make connections between different subjects and areas of learning. In Montessori, art is integrated into the curriculum and connected to other subjects like math, science, and language. In arts integration, students can use art to express their understanding of a topic.

Creativity

Both Montessori and arts integration encourage students to express themselves creatively. In Montessori, students are encouraged to explore their inner world through art. In arts integration, students can develop artistic habits of mind that can be applied across academic disciplines.

Holistic development

Both Montessori and arts integration support the development of the whole child, including their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical skills. 

Self-expression

Both Montessori and arts integration provide opportunities for students to express themselves. In Montessori, students can explore their inner world through art. In arts integration, students can use art to express their understanding of a topic.

Collaboration

Both Arts Integration and Montessori stress the collaborative nature of learning.

Research Surrounding Arts Integration and Montessori

Wilmington Montessori School

Writing Engagement Through Art

Integrating Art and Creativity in Montessori Education

Character Development through Art Education: A Montessori Perspective

The Benefits And Barriers To Arts Integration: Arts Accessibility In Public Montessori (see page 88)

Urban Montessori Charter School.

The Role of Arts in Education in Montessori Preschools

Embracing Creativity: Integrating Art and Music into the Montessori Curriculum

Arts Integration Pilot Program Information (25-26 School Year)

Enchanted Hills Elementary and Sandia Vista Elementary Schools have been selected to pilot the Arts Integration program beginning next school year.