11. But meanwhile, institutional involvement in arts education is steadily growing. 12. But the most striking proposals involve standards for arts education, which would require students to learn various dance and art techniques, and to read and compose music. 13. But the South underspends every other region in funding for arts and arts education. 14. Can institutions, already committing millions of dollars collectively to arts education every year, manage to reach every student in every school without altering their own character? 15. Can an arts education created by local school partnerships really provide a systematic education throughout the city? 16. Columba Bush has championed arts education and has spent much of her time as first lady visiting drug treatment centers throughout the state. 17. Delaine Easton, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, has called for the restoration of arts education in California public schools. 18. Even with the Annenberg program and more city money for arts education, some schools in more affluent areas rely on donations from parents. 19. Even with the infusion of money and the enthusiasm of cultural institutions, progress in arts education is slow. 20. Even with the infusion of resources, the school system has not decided what constitutes good art education. |