April 20-May 22, 2020
New Hampshire youth create artwork to bring messages of hope and connectedness to neighbors in assisted living facilities
Dear New Hampshire Arts Educators,
Our neighbors in assisted living facilities across the state are experiencing one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. They are at high risk for contracting the corona virus and they are unable to be with their loved ones. Please join this statewide effort to send them artwork and messages of hope and appreciation. Participating teachers can send student artwork to a paired long term care facility. Learn More.
Funding for the Arts under ESSA Title IV-A
Exciting Arts based programs have already been funded. Title IV, Part A is a federal funding source available to all New Hampshire public school districts and public charter schools. The federal budget assures funding for the Title IV-A program through 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.
Looking Forward: New Curricular Arts Standards!
Commissioner of Education, Frank Edelblut, has requested that the 1994 NH Curricular Framework for the Arts (commonly known as the “Arts Standards”) be updated. This important state work is underway with writing teams in dance, theatre, media, visual arts, and music presenting a first draft to the Commissioner on August 20, 2019. Final recommendations will be presented to the State School Board in March, 2020.
Planning your Next STEAM Adventure
STEAM champions innovation through achieving competencies in each subject area of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Through project based learning, these subjects are often integrated to present a more holistic learning experience. STEM and the Arts challenges students through the application of 21st Century Skills: creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. Here's what STEAM looks like in NH...