Two federal organizations asked which, if any, states include arts education in their accountability system for K-12. Our response identifies states that incorporated the arts as part of their current or…
January 16, 2019
State Information Request
Accountability, Arts, Choice, ESSA
This Policy Analysis highlights research on school discipline, past state policy trends, current policy examples and considerations for policymakers examining their state’s policies. It also looks at how states address…
January 14, 2019
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, NJ, OH, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV
Accountability, Attendance, ESSA, School / Campus Safety, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders
This Special Report — drawing on insights from a technical working group of experts in arts education, state data systems and state policy — offers guidance on key arts-education metrics…
September 11, 2018
Policy Report
High School, K-12
AR, CA, CT, DC, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, SC, SD, TN, WI, WY
Accountability, Arts, ESSA
This Education Trends report explores the design and impact of CYD programs — including examples of successful programs across the country — and provides policy considerations for states looking for…
September 7, 2018
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12
CA, GA, MA, MI, RI
Arts, ESSA, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders
This special report — informed by our March 2018 School Improvement Thinkers Meeting — guides state leaders toward a better understanding of how to improve lower-performing schools.
July 11, 2018
Policy Report
High School, K-12
KY, MS, NV, TX, VT
Accountability, Arts, ESSA, Governance, Standards & Curriculum, Teachers & Leaders