10 Lessons the Arts Teach

The late Elliot Eisner identified 10 lessons which are clarified through the study of art in schools.

Nurturing Your Child’s Creative Mind

Ever notice how kids often have more fun playing with an empty box than with what was inside of it? That’s their imagination at work, and as parents, we should not underestimate how vital it is to nurture this creative spirit.

Why Arts-Friendly Schools Matter: Pre-K to Second Grade

Did you know singing, dancing, painting, and make-believe help children learn better in school? Research shows that many young children thrive when their studies include the arts. “Doing” arts also offers important overall life lessons. For example, the arts encourage observing and describing, two skills very useful in any endeavor, whether for work or play. Plus, the arts offer children a constructive means of self-expression, which can lead to self-knowledge and self-confidence.

One School's Uncompromising Take on Student Choice

At this Reggio Emilia-inspired school, children take the lead in structuring their schooling.

Michelle Obama Promotes Arts Education

WASHINGTON -- Making a forceful plea about the role of arts in education, first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday argued arts education isn't something to be introduced in schools after student test scores go up, but is a critical part of better test performance in the first place.

Surprising Findings in Three New NEA Reports on the Arts

Exploration into who participates and why, as well as the arts as an economic engine