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2010-11 Advocacy Resources for School Districts

Arts for All is well aware of the burden each school district faces in light of proposed budget cuts and a continued climate of economic uncertainty. Arts for All has prepared several tools for districts to use as they explore creative solutions this budget cycle.  

Advocacy toolkit on Arts for LA’s website

Letter to Arts for All school board presidents

Research on the impact of arts education on student learning

Financial resources (state and federal)

Briefing paper on federal Investing in Innovation grant [UPDATED with final guidelines]

Guidelines for applying to the federal AEMDD grant

School Services California Cat Wizard Lookup Tool

How Arts Coordinators are funded throughout LA County

Usage of Art and Music Block Grant by 29 Arts for All School Districts

On February 24, 2010 Arts for All hosted a conference call for school districts interested in learning more about the advocacy tools listed above.  Below is an audio recording of our hour-long conversation.  During the call, participants discussed the fiscal challenges they are facing, offered possible solutions and walked through the advocacy tools. 

Please note these audio files are for informational purposes only, and may not be re-distributed or copied.

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More information

For more information on arts education advocacy through Arts for LA, or on Arts for All’s research on arts education in Los Angeles County, please contact Sofia Klatzker, Senior Advocacy and Research Manager, by email or at (213)202-5858.