9/22/2008 - Americans for the Arts Action Fund PAC Issues Congressional Report Card on the Arts
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund PAC has released its Congressional Arts Report Card, covering the members of the 110th Congress (2007–2009). The Report Card contains letter grades and numerical scores of every member of Congress based on his or her voting record on arts issues.
Click here to view the full report.
8/28/2008 - "Back to School" Advocacy Tools Available
Back to school already? Not sure what to say to your students, parents and principals? Use these tools to be prepared for your students' "Back to School" night. Tools include a customizable welcome speech, MusicFriends PowerPoint presentation and advocacy brochures.
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8/22/2008 - Americans for the Arts and NAMM Advocate for Arts Support at National Political Conventions
Americans for the Arts and NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, have teamed up to host two events to "encourage support for and awareness of the importance of arts and arts education" at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Musician John Legend and former Governor Mike Huckabee will be among some of the participants in attendance to discuss the future of the arts and arts education in America.
Click here to view the full press release.
7/25/2008 – New America Foundation Hosts “Education Policy in the Next Administration”
On Thursday, July 24, the New America Foundation hosted a discussion panel to address the presidential candidates’ education agendas. Panelists included, Lisa Graham Keegan, education adviser to John McCain and Jon Schnur, education adviser to Barack Obama. The discussion focused on the individual candidates' education proposals and future education policy in the next administration and congress.
Click here to view video of the event.