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MARCH 2010
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Final Rules Unveiled for 'i3' Innovation Fund. The U.S. Department of Education today unveiled the final rules for its $650 million Investing in Innovation, or i3, grant program, standing fast in the face of criticism that its proposed guidelines demanded too much from applicants in the way of private-sector match and evidence to back up their proposals. (Education Week, 3/8)

Congressman Moran Introduces Federal Whole Child Resolution. H. Res. 1093 Draws on ASCD's Work to Ensure Each Child Is Healthy, Safe, Engaged, Supported, and Challenged. H. Res. 1093—the first-ever federal Whole Child Resolution—to designate March as "National Whole Child Month" and make a whole child approach to education a national priority. H. Res. 1093 is the result of ASCD's ongoing work with Congress and the Obama administration to ensure that our nation's education policy supports a comprehensive and coordinated approach to education that promotes the development of children who are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. View press release

15 States Plus D.C. Are Named Race to the Top Finalists. And the highly anticipated Round One finalists are...Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Tennessee (Education Week, 3/4)

View "Tips for the 2010 NAEA National Convention" in Baltimore, Maryland, courtesy of the Getty Art Educators Listserv!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the following NAEA Board of Directors positions: President and Division Directors—Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Higher Education, Museum Education, and Supervision/Administration. Click here for more information

New! No Child Left Behind: A Study of Its Impact on Art Education. Research Study of Visual Arts Educators Details the Impact of NCLB on Curriculum, Instructional Practice, Assessment, Teacher Workloads, and Resources. View the Summary of Findings, Executive Summary, and Project Report of NCLB: A Study of Its Impact on Art Education Programs by F. Robert Sabol, Ph. D., Purdue University.

The Nationals Arts Index, a new survey by Americans for the Arts, paints a troubling picture for arts organizations. While the number of arts organizations increased rapidly over a recent 10-year span, the percentage of people attending arts events declined, a new national survey by the nonprofit group Americans for the Arts reported Wednesday. (The Washington Post, 1/21)

View the 2010 NAEA Award Recipients

What does the Convention theme "Art Education and Social Justice" mean, and why was it selected?

2010 NAEA National Convention

Convention Schedule. View the complete schedule online!
Convention Registration. Click here to register online. Or download and complete the Registration Form and submit it via fax or physical mail. Earlybird pricing available until March 19th, 2010!
NAEA Artisans Gallery. Sign up now to reserve your space for the NAEA Artisans Gallery on April 14, 2010. Space is limited, so register early! Click here for information and the Application Form
Convention Housing. Book your hotel room online (or download a Hotel Reservation Form). The deadline to reserve your room at the discounted Convention rate is March 13th, 2010.
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The February 2010 issue features the latest news on the 2010 NAEA National Convention in Baltimore, MD. See who this year's General Session speakers are, read the latest "Notes from the Convention Program Coordinator", and get a preview of Art21 at the Convention. In addition, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention! In celebration, members were asked to submit their special memories, stories, and comments about past Conventions and how this annual event has affected their lives and professional development. View the Message From the President, R. Barry Shauck: Cultivating Democracy through K-12 Public Visual Arts Education in the United States. View the Message From the Executive Director, Deborah B. Reeve: Cleansing the Palette—February 2010. Plus, see who is featured in People in the News; read about the latest regional and divisional activities, as well as updates from the committees & issues groups; and view a list of Calls for Papers/Submissions; and the latest resources available, such as the new book from NAEA, Globalization, Art, and Education.