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Arts education in California has long been underfunded despite its demonstrated effectiveness in engaging students and improving educational outcomes. The passage of Proposition 28 in 2022 brings a windfall of funding to California schools to offer more arts education. In this section, you’ll find stories and commentaries exploring the importance of the arts education and the implementation of programs under Proposition 28.

Los Angeles Unified
February 8, 2023

LAUSD's new magnet film school gives students hands-on learning about entertainment industry

The Roybal Film and Television Production magnet was launched in August with Hollywood industry support to give diverse students hands-on experience.

Kate Sequeira
Arts education
December 5, 2022

What Prop. 28 funding will mean for arts education in California

Prop. 28 will provide about $1 billion each year in funding to California public schools, starting in 2023. Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, a chief backer of the initiative, discusses how it will work.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
November 10, 2022

Voters approved unprecedented funding for arts education; here's how we fulfill that promise

If ever there was a time for innovation and out-of-the-box ideas, this is it.

Alex Karas
Arts education
November 8, 2022

Windfall for arts education with the likely passage of Proposition 28

California initiative will bring nearly $1 billion to K-12 schools for drama, music, art

Carolyn Jones
Student voices
October 25, 2022

Arts education is a right, not a privilege

I am proof that even the smallest space for art in students' lives can have a monumental impact.

Matthew Garcia-Ramirez
Commentary
October 10, 2022

Too many California schools fail to provide mandated arts education; let's fix that

Nearly 90% of California public schools are failing to align their educational offerings with state standards for dance, music, theater and visual art.

Jeannine Flores
Arts education
July 1, 2022

California's new budget includes historic funding for education

The $128 billion total for schools and community colleges gives a big boost for the funding formula and after-school programs, with a promise for an expansion of Cal Grants for college assistance.

John Fensterwald And Yuxuan Xie
Commentary
January 12, 2022

Addressing the crisis in arts and music education in California

Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner is leading an effort to restore arts and music education to a more prominent place in the school curriculum.

Louis Freedberg
Commentary
July 6, 2021

Arts should be part of any plans to rethink schooling and reengage students

For some students, the arts community is the most important community they have on campus.

Katrina Woodworth, Candice Benge, and Elise Levin-Guracar
Student voices
June 27, 2021

For students in California, arts education is a civil rights issue

While arts programs support academic and school climate goals, they are often the first to be cut from the budget.

Sonia Patel Banker
Charter Schools
November 19, 2017

Songs about computer coding? It's what happens when an arts school adds STEM focus

An arts charter that adds science, technology, math and engineering finds a winning combination.

George White
Curriculum
June 28, 2017

National arts scores are in, and the western U.S. lags behind

Despite its creativity-focused economy, California arts education among the nation's worst

Carolyn Jones
Arts education
October 23, 2016

Feds release guidance for block grants to support a 'well-rounded' education

Courses such as civics, technology, music and the arts, aren't luxuries that are just nice to have, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. said in a statement.

Jane Meredith Adams
Arts education
August 13, 2015

Science, art camp sneaks in language for English learners

The program was aimed at helping students become proficient in English.

Sarah Tully
Arts education
April 9, 2015

Art appreciation helps young children learn to think and express ideas

The method aligns with the Common Core approach to learning.

Susan Frey