ArtsNOW proudly celebrates National Arts in Education Week from September 9-15, 2024. This special week highlights the significant role of the arts in transforming education. To mark the occasion, ArtsNOW ArtsNOW is launching a $35,000 fundraising campaign to empower teachers with the tools they need to bring the arts into their classrooms. Donate now to make a difference.

Designated by Congress in 2010, National Arts in Education Week celebrates the vital role of the arts in education. This week shines a spotlight on how arts learning enhances creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement. At ArtsNOW, we witness daily how arts integration can create more dynamic and engaging learning experiences for students.

We’re leading the way in professional learning for educators by teaching them how to integrate visual, digital, and performing arts into traditional curriculum. This proven approach sets the stage for teachers to be more confident and effective, leading to stronger student engagement for greater academic and personal achievement.

ArtsNOW invites everyone to take part in this celebration by making a contribution to the organization. Donations will go directly to providing teachers with essential coaching sessions and arts integration materials for their classrooms and students. All donors who give $100 or more by September 15 will receive a limited-edition ArtsNOW YETI Rambler.

Please click here to donate online or mail a check payable to ArtsNOW at 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30328. Every dollar counts!

Arts integration is a simple yet powerful change. Join us to bringing learning to life by celebrating National Arts in Education Week with us, and you can help us make a lasting difference in education!

The Zeist Foundation, dedicated to addressing the needs of underserved children through a holistic approach to human services, education, and arts & culture, has awarded a $100,000 grant to ArtsNOW. This grant will support arts-integrated professional learning at four additional metro Atlanta schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Planning for this initiative began in the spring of 2024 when ArtsNOW collaborated with district leaders and administration. The ArtsNOW team conducted walkthroughs at each elementary school to discuss specific needs with principals and leadership teams. Based on these discussions, ArtsNOW is developing customized approaches to meet the unique needs of each school.

Thanks to the generous support from The Zeist Foundation, ArtsNOW will partner with four elementary schools:

• Hope-Hill Elementary School (Atlanta Public Schools)
• Agnes Jones Elementary School (Atlanta Public Schools)
• Usher-Collier Elementary School (Atlanta Public Schools)
• Princeton Elementary School (DeKalb County School District)

"We are thrilled to receive this generous grant from The Zeist Foundation," said Pamela Walker, ArtsNOW CEO and President. "This funding will enable us to enhance the educational experiences of students by integrating the arts into their daily learning. We look forward to working closely with these schools to implement tailored strategies to foster creativity and academic growth."

The Zeist Foundation embraces a holistic approach to address the needs of underserved children in the areas of human services, education, and arts & culture. The Foundation seeks opportunities to partner with reputable organizations that are effective, collaborative, and adaptive, aiming to improve access to and quality of opportunities so children can reach their full potential.

For more information about the ArtsNOW initiative or to learn how your school can get involved, please visit artsnowlearning.org.

About ArtsNOW:

ArtsNOW is a national non-profit that offers customized solutions to improve teacher efficacy and student results through authentic arts integration into academic content.

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Shenley Rountree
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ArtsNOW is honored to be highlighted in the June 2024 case study "How ArtsNOW Builds Sustainable Capacity for Arts-Integrated Learning" by the Education Commission of the States.

Click here to read the case study.

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STEAM education builds on science, technology, engineering, and math instruction by integrating arts and design learning. Research shows that arts integration in early grades promotes development in engineering, literacy, numeracy, and the arts. STEAM education has been shown to support key skills like active learning, social and emotional learning, divergent thinking, and cultural competency — offering an innovative approach to support student learning and growth.

As knowledge about the positive impact of STEAM education grows, the team at the Education Commission of the States identified three programs that are effectively administering STEAM education and demonstrating promising practices. These case studies provide in-depth information about each exemplary STEAM program, highlight promising practices, and unpack implementation details. Leaders from each program share insights and considerations from their experience. (Learn more)

The Education Commission of the states provides personalized support and services to help education leaders gain the insight and experience needed to create effective education policies.