Article:
Why Use Primary Sources?
When it comes to telling the true account of an event or an historical time period, there’s nothing more real or more exciting than a primary source
Education
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Students
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Collection:
Love
These resources offer ways to look at the concept of love beyond the lovey-dovey. Whether as sweeping ballet choreography or tragic Shakespearean poetry, you'll explore how love can be expressed in different artistic contexts.
Dance, Education, Poetry, History, Shakespeare, Theater, Tragedy
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Collections
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Collection:
A Few of Our Favorite Things...
From musical theater to music in space, our media collections reflect the breadth and depth of the performing arts in America and around the world. These are some of our staff favorites--we'd love to hear yours!
Backstage, Dance, Education, Jazz, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, World Cultures
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Collections
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Article:
Make Music Matter in Your Home
Looking to sign your child up for music classes? These seven tips will make sure she starts off her musical career on the right note
Young Artists, Family, Music, Education
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Families
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Article:
What the Arts Can Do for Your Child
Does your child need a boost of self-esteem? Learn how children can gain self-esteem through a study of the arts
Young Artists, Education, Family
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Families
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Article:
Sorting Out College Confusion for the Arts Student
Help your arts-inclined child find the perfect college match
America, Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Busted: The Myth of the Starving Artist
Your child wants to pursue the arts? Don't worry. A new study shows the success and happiness of arts alumni
Jobs in the Arts, Young Artists, Education
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Families
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Series:
My Child, the Arts, and Home
These resources from the Center for Arts Education will help you learn ways to encourage your child to make, learn about, and be inspired by the arts in your home
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
How the Arts Teach the Tools for Success: High School
Learn ways that parents can support their high school child and the arts at home
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Help! My Child Wants to Be an Artist
Why you shouldn't worry when your child wants to be a professional artist
Education, Family, Jobs in the Arts, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
How the Arts Teach Life Skills: Grades 6 to 8
How parents can support their sixth to eighth graders and the arts at home
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
It’s Never Too Early to Enjoy the Arts: Pre-K to Second Grade
Is your child interested in the arts? Here's how parents can support their young kids' interests at home
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
How Arts Education Develops Lifelong Learners: Grades 3 to 5
How parents can support their third to fifth graders and the arts at home
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Lend a Helping Hand: Volunteering in Arts Classrooms
Learn how to be an effective and successful volunteer in an arts classroom. Get tips from one visual art specialist who works with dozens of volunteers a year
Education, Family
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Families
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Article:
Going to the Principal’s Office
Learn how to reach out to school principals to gain their support of arts education programs
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Arts Education and the Business Community
Skills learned through arts education, such as creativity and innovation, are good for business
Education, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
How Parents Can Support Arts Education
Making contacts and knowing the facts will help parents support the arts programs in their schools
Education
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Families
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Article:
Making Sure Your School Is Arts-Friendly: Grades 6 to 8
Why parents should support their sixth to eighth graders and the arts in school
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Arts Education Is a Gateway to Your Child’s Future: High School
How parents can support their high school child and the arts in school
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Why Arts-Friendly Schools Matter: Pre-K to Second Grade
How parents can support their Pre-K to second graders and the arts in school
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
How the Arts Build Academic and Social Skills: Grades 3 to 5
Discover how parents can support their third to fifth graders and the arts in school
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Series:
My Child, the Arts, and School
These resources from the Center for Arts Education will help you learn ways to support your kid through his school's arts programming
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
Raising “Art Smart” Students in the 21st Century
So, what are 21st century skills exactly? Why do they matter to “art smart” parents and how do we help our kids?
Education, Family, Young Artists
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Families
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Article:
The Many Gifts of Music
How music gets inside your kid's head
Young Artists, Music, Science, Orchestra, Family, Education
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Families
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Article:
Know the Score
Talk to your child’s music educator; find out what to do to improve the school's music program
Education, Music
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Families
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 6
Comparing and incorporating art forms by analyzing methods of presentation and audience response for theatre, dramatic media (such as film, television, and electronic media), and other art forms
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 5
Researching by using cultural and historical information to support improvised and scripted scenes
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 8
Understanding context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the community and in other cultures
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 7
Analyzing, evaluating, and constructing meanings from improvised and scripted scenes and from theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 2
Acting by developing basic acting skills to portray characters who interact in improvised and scripted scenes
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 1
Script writing by the creation of improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 4
Directing by organizing rehearsals for improvised and scripted scenes
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Theater Standard 3
Designing by developing environments for improvised and scripted scenes
Education, Theater
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 4
Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 5
Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 6
Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 1
Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 2
Using knowledge of structures and functions
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Visual Arts Standard 3
Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas
Education, Visual Arts
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 5
Demonstrating and understanding dance in various cultures and historical periods
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 6
Making connections between dance and healthful living
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 7
Making connections between dance and other disciplines
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 4
Applying and demonstrating critical and creative thinking skills in dance
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 1
Identifying and demonstrating movement elements and skills in performing dance
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 2
Understanding choreographic principles, processes, and structures
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Dance Standard 3
Understanding dance as a way to create and communicate meaning
Education, Dance
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Music Standard 7
Evaluating music and music performances
Education, Music
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Music Standard 6
Listening to, analyzing, and describing music
Education, Music
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Music Standard 9
Understanding music in relation to history and culture
Education, Music
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Educators
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Content & Achievement Standard:
Grade 5-8 Music Standard 8
Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Education, Music
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Educators
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