Why ACT now? NYSED is currently reviewing graduation requirements for high school students. Responses are needed from Arts Educators and their supporters Sharing your views on the importance of the arts in the high school curriculum, especially sequential arts courses and advanced studios beyond introductory level requirements, can protect the vibrancy of our high school art programs.
KNOW: Some facts to cite! Some things to say!
KNOW: Arts Regulations at Play: 100.5(a)3(v) visual arts and/or music, dance, or theatre, one unit of credit
100.2(h) Availability of career and technical education and arts sequences:
- All public school districts shall offer students the opportunity to complete a three- or five-unit sequence in each of the following areas: career and technical education and the arts.
- All public school districts shall offer students the opportunity to begin an approved sequence in the arts in grade nine.
Art Education MUST be Represented! A low response from Arts Educators to the January Question: What opportunities, experiences, and courses should be available to students in High School that align with their needs, dreams, and career exploration? Which of those should be mandatory? resulted in a word cloud where a focus on the arts were minimal.

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