The 2023 ArtScan updates are now live! Explore the arts education policies in your state at https://t.co/m6LwhyEgvl

A 2010 study looked at how teaching artists' art practice affected their teaching practice. Among other things, the study found that teaching artists engage cognitive processes in students by encouraging them to question things and seek meaning.

Have you read our latest #ArtsEdAmplified? This week's issue includes: an RFP for the #NationalForum, federal funding opportunities, info about the National PTA Reflections Student Arts Showcase and more! Read it all at https://t.co/sqvyQA24er

Did you know? A 2015 study looked at high school dropout rates and how arts education can improve this problem. Research showed that students who did not engage with arts education faced higher risk of dropout. https://t.co/yFMf6Isdhs | #ArtsEdSearch

New #ArtsEdDigest out today! In this week's issue: registration for our Dec. Partnership Meeting, AFTACON submission proposals, a new book on media arts education and more! Read it all at:

Check out our latest success story! This success story shares about how the University of Alaska Fairbanks is using its K-12 Art Licensure Program to prepare teachers for place-based teaching! Read it all at: https://t.co/HD3sg2w7J1

A 2012 study documented a "leadership for social justice" class for educators. Participants demonstrated increased critical consciousness and deepened empathic responses. Learn more at https://t.co/Sx23h3lp7F | #ArtsEdSearch

Did you know? A 2017 study found that digital storytelling encouraged a group of Indigenous youth to share meaning, identities and values, and it connected them with their larger community. https://t.co/4h5YEt4ruN | #ArtsEdSearch

Check out the new #ArtsEdDigest! In this week's digest: AEP's updated Partnership Directory, a blog post about education policy in the election, a policy brief about the teacher workforce and more! Read it all at https://t.co/PiOIGmrK0F

Did you know? Researchers found that teaching artists' artistic practice positively influenced their teaching style and significantly contributed to students’ artistic processes and the classroom learning environment. https://t.co/HE8g08hos5 | #ArtsEdSearch

Did you know? A 2015 study found that drama-integrated language arts lessons resulted in higher rates of learners' on-task behavior and teachers' use of dialogic, elaborative and questioning language. https://t.co/ytC69ztXnX | #ArtsEdSearch

We were so privileged to close this year's annual convening with a performance by five music students from #PittsburghCAPA! Learn more about the program at https://t.co/nSgDRjnT1s | @PPSnews

We started this year's Annual Convening by hearing from artist from the #AlumniTheaterCompany. These incredible students created a performance that centered their experiences and highlighted the impact of teachers on students. Learn more at

Did you know? A 2015 study found that middle school students' empathy with and awareness of the environment increased after their experience within a place-based visual arts education program. #ArtsEdSearch |

Did you know? A 2010 study found that teaching-artists' artistic practices positively influence their teaching style and significantly contribute to students’ artistic processes and the classroom learning environment. #ArtsEdSearch |

Check out this week's #ArtsEdDigest! In this week's digest an arts ed policy update, registration for the 2025 National Arts Integration and STEAM Conference, a report on student absenteeism and more! Read it all at

A 2019 study suggests that educational improv theater classes have positive effect on children’s sense of self, specifically for those children beginning with lower self-concept. #ArtsEdSearch |

New #ArtsEdDigest out today! In this week's digest: Annual Convening registration reminder, a town hall from @ArtsAdminColor, a grant for systems change work and more! Read it all at https://t.co/PVsBfrIlgX

Did you know? A 2010 study found that engaging with theatre performances can energize teachers to reconsider assumptions about students, engage in difficult discussions and feel a renewed sense of being able to make a difference. #ArtsEdSearch |

AEP just launched Cultivating a Sustainable Educator Community! We hope this resource page can help identify these challenges, spark conversation and share information and potential solutions. Check it out at

Check out our latest #ArtsEdDigest! In this week's issue: A new teacher workforce resource page, info on the Teach to Lead Summit, open calls for the AAAE EDI Fellowship and more! Read it all at: