When education funds are scarce, often the first thing to go is arts education. We’ll discuss how well the arts are, or aren’t, represented in Maine schools and innovative ways to introduce art, music, theater and other art forms to students.
Guests
- Kaitlin Young, music teacher in RSU 68 and 2018 Maine Teacher of the Year
- Argy Nestor, director of arts education, Maine Arts Commission
- Susan Potters, education director, Maine Alliance for Arts Education
- Mikayla Smith (by phone), senior at Marshwood High School who is active in the arts
- Beth Lambert (by phone), coordinator of secondary education and integrated instruction, Maine Department of Education
Resources
- Maine Arts Education Census
- Maine Arts Commission Grants
- ‘Bridgettes’ Raise Funds for Great Works Bridge
- Piscataquis Observer: New Dover-Foxcroft Police patch design finalized
- The Conversation: STEAM not STEM: Why scientists need arts training
- Bangor Daily News: Students urge Maine lawmakers to support art education
- Arts Are Elementary program
- Students to perform at launch of “Maine Kids Rock!” initiative to expand music education in Maine