Cultivating Interest in Art During Early Childhood

Cultivating Interest in Art During Early Childhood

Overview Despite a growing body of literature examining the effects of arts exposure and participation for youth, little is known about the development of attitudes toward art in early childhood. In this study, we used an experimental research design to investigate...
Arts Education Partnerships

Arts Education Partnerships

Overview The formation of arts-based school-community partnerships has become a popular strategy for addressing declines in arts resources and opportunities for K-12 students. The most successful programs tend to take the form of a coalition that links cultural...
Educational Benefits of Visiting an Art Museum

Educational Benefits of Visiting an Art Museum

Overview A randomized study involving over 10,000 students randomly assigned to visit an art museum. Findings include increases in cultural capital, critical thinking, empathy, and tolerance. Resources: The Educational Value of Field Trip: Education Next Learning to...