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ART=OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH-BASED TALKING POINTS WITH RESEARCH ANNOTATIONS
Special thanks to the ArtsEdSearch research database, a project of the Arts Education
Partnership
ART=OPPORTUNITY is a campaign started in San Diego County, funded by a grant from
the Stuart Foundation, and highlighting arts literacy as vital to student success.
Arts Education matters for “every child, not just mine.”
WHY: Arts literate students make a difference in our community. Literacy is more than
being able to read word-based texts. Our 21st century life is filled with visual symbols
we read and interpret on a daily basis from apps on our smart phones to signs on the
road. The visual and performing arts are texts we read and interpret giving us insight
into culture and history as well as a forum to communicate our humanity. Students
who are arts literate have more opportunities than those who do not when it comes
to getting a good job, making a difference in society, and attaining an exemplary
education.
Click on our posters below for citations and links to our research.

Students consistently test higher in reading and math

Students consistently show deep critical thinking skills

Students have significantly BETTER attendance rates

Students are more engaged and motivated

Students are more likely to pursue and succeed in post-secondary education

Art stimulates the development of the young brain

Art builds creative and innovative students who can think outside the box

Art encourages risk-taking and flexibility

Art strengthens students' ability to cooperate, collaborate and problem solve

Art develops in-demand employees with high career goals

Art cultivates tomorrow's leaders

Art gives students a VOICE in learning and telling their stories

Art develops empathy, kindness and cross-cultural understanding

Art nurtures hope and resiliency

Art leads to civic engagement and lifelong arts participation
Who are among the Leaders in Arts Education in San Diego and the state?
San Diego is rich with arts education advocates, providers, and supporters. We aim
support the work of numerous organizations already in existence including:
- San Diego County Office of Education: Arts Empower – A coalition of nonprofit arts education organizations and school districts to champion
strategic planning at the district level for K-12 sequential-based arts education.
- San Diego County Office of Education with Arts For Learning: AERO (Arts Education Resource Organization) AERO San Diego is a community of arts organizations
that collaborate to provide resources for educators, arts organizations and artists
to ensure an arts-inclusive curriculum for San Diego County students.
- California Alliance for Arts Education – statewide advocacy for quality, equitable and accessible arts education for all
K-12 public school students.
- CREATE CA - statewide cross-sector arts education coalition to convene, coordinate, communicate
and connect around arts education issues.
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