Author: Jacquelyn C. Jackson, Ed.D.

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A September 19 letter signed by Jacquelyn Jackson, Director for Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs of U.S Department of Education, and Dick Deasy, DIrector of Arts Education Partnership was sent to all state Title I Directors. The letter highlights the arts and economic prosperity report, Third Space: When Learning Matters

Abstract: A September 19 letter signed by Jacquelyn Jackson, Director for Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs of U.S Department of Education, and Dick Deasy, DIrector of Arts Education Partnership was sent to all state Title I Directors. The letter highlights the arts and economic prosperity report, Third Space: When Learning Matters, and includes the following quote: "This past July, in a report by the Education Commission of the States on its arts-in-education initiative, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings clarified the role of the arts in NCLB. 'They are an important part of a well-rounded, complete education for every student, with knowledge and skills that uniquely equip young persons for life, she noted. What's more, " she continued, 'combining music, art, dance, and drama with subjects such as math, reading, and language can be highly effective, enhancing student engagement and increasing academic achievement. "

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Categories: Arts Education