The Great Recession caused many school districts across the country to make numerous cuts in their annual budget models. As a result of these austerity measures, administrators often reduced arts education offerings. In the current study, we highlight how budget reductions in three districts negatively impacted music education curricula, and how…

Assessment of arts educators, including music educators, has evolved into a high-stakes situation that drives teacher pay, promotion, and retention. This assessment process is driven by federal policy advocating for a value-added model based on student performance. Principals, who are often charged with assessing artistic musical performance,…

Presents the findings from a survey in which the CEOs of the United States' independent colleges of art and design reflected on the essentials of preparing and educating art students. Includes the following topics: (1) social perceptions; (2) general and specific curriculum concerns; (3) technology; (4) national standards; and (5) high school…