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10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better

Description: Photocopy of a clipping from Parade Magazine, featuring an article titled, "10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better," by Vartan Gregorian. Gregorian will become the President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York in June, 1997. Gregorian is one of the leading authorities on education in America and has written a list about some things concerned individuals can do right now to better the schools and education in the area. The 10th thing on Gregorian's list is to restore the arts as a m… more
Date: March 23, 1997
Creator: Gregorian, Vartain
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[Acceptance into Marcus Fellow Program]

Description: A letter from an enthusiastic applicant expressing gratitude for the offer and formally accepting the invitation to join the Marcus Fellow Program at the School of Visual Arts, UNT. The letter reflects the applicant's excitement and appreciation for the opportunity ahead.
Date: March 28, 1995
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[Acceptance of the Marcus Fellowship]

Description: A letter from Diane to William McCarter at NTIEVA, expressing sincere gratitude and enthusiasm as she officially accepts the prestigious Marcus Fellowship. This document is a testament to Diane's eagerness to contribute to impactful projects and embark on a transformative journey within the fellowship program.
Date: March 27, 1995
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Agenda for NTIEVA Museum Educators Meeting, March 3, 1995

Description: Photocopy of the agenda from a NTIEVA Museum Educators Meeting. At the top of the paper is a handwritten note that can't be made out. There are six main points listed on the document, some have sub topics underneath them.
Date: March 3, 1995
Creator: North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts
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Americans Believe Arts Are Essential Part of Education

Description: Page one of a publication release on the new survey, Americans and the Arts VI, conducted by Louis Harris. Which states that majority of Americans believe that art and art courses should be part of the regular curriculum and paid for out of the school budget. Ninety-one percent of those polled say it is important for children to learn about the arts and develop artistic skills in schools.
Date: March 19, 1992
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[Application Received: Marcus Fellow Program]

Description: An official letter acknowledging the receipt of the application for the Marcus Fellow Program in the School of Visual Arts at the University of North Texas (UNT). The letter confirms the successful submission and outlines the next steps in the application process.
Date: March 22, 1999
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[Application Update: Under Review by UNT Selection Committee]

Description: A letter from the Administrative Office of the University of North Texas (UNT) providing an update on the application status. The letter informs the applicant that their materials have been received and are currently under review by the Selection Committee. Additionally, it outlines a tentative timeline for the next steps in the application process.
Date: March 22, 1999
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Area art awakening becomes elementary

Description: A newspaper clipping, published by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, features an article with the headline, "Area art awakening becomes elementary," by Yamil Berard. Educators say the art and humanities exposure will enrich the academic experience and help students become more articulate. Elementary schools across the metroplex have been selected to share in a five-year, $15 million grant for intensive art programs. As part of the grant the metroplex schools will be teamed with an art professor fro… more
Date: March 19, 1997
Creator: Berard, Yamil
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
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[Artist Emily Jennings teaching first-graders art]

Description: A newspaper clipping featuring an article on artist Emily Jennings teaching a class of first-graders art. The Abilene school district four years ago held an artist residency post with Jennings filling the position where she taught elementary school children art. Jennings role within the school district was boost the elementary school's emphasis on the arts and the success of the program allowed the district to keep Jennings on as an art educator.
Date: March 22, 1993
Creator: Wilson, Anthony
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[ArtsEdge webpage]

Description: An ArtEdge webpage, from March 4, 1998. With the news headlines "NEA Grant Allows Internet and Live Video Connections in Philadelphia Middle Schools," "Getty Institute Announces Arts Education Reform," "National Arts Advocacy Day Conference," "Dramatic Readings: Claire Bloom in Women Observed," and "Transcript of Education Secretary's State of American Education Address."
Date: March 4, 1998
Creator: ArtsEdge
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Assessing Student Achievement in Art

Description: A thesis, Assessing Student Achievement in Art, A Study of The Feasibility of Achievement Testing in Art. Submitted to: The Getty Center for Education in the Arts, The J. Paul Getty Trust by Ralph Hoepfner, Ph.D. The report on feasibility of developing curriculum-fair achievement tests the art on both positive and negative notes. During the 1983-84 school year an achievement test was developed to assess the school children's knowledge.
Date: March 15, 1988
Creator: Hoepfner, Ralph
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
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Can Philosophical Change Take Hold in the American Art Museum?

Description: Photocopy of a magazine article written by Melinda A. Mayer, a lecturer in Art Education at the University of North Texas. Mayer states in her article, that the demand for change is everywhere, in education the cry for reform rings from the national to local level. Art educators in schools and museums find signs of shifting theories and practices in the disciplines that shape their teaching. In Mayer's newsletter she examines differing notions in the education mission and how art education has… more
Date: March 1998
Creator: Mayer, Melinda A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
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[Challenge Grants for Technology in Education]

Description: The abstract for the Challenge Grants for Technology in Education. Applications Due: June 2, 1995. The purpose of The Challenge grant is to use information and technologies to improve learning, enhance economic competitiveness, and strengthen citizen participation. Organizations must include local education agencies as members of their consortia to apply for the challenge grant and the grant must be used to address and educational problem. Included in the document is the criteria for submitting… more
Date: March 1995
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[Clipping of April Washington article]

Description: A clipping from a Denton Record-Chronicle article written by April Washington that covers the Edward and Betty Marcus Foundation grant received by NTIEVA that will fund a new art and computer project. The project aims to put more computers in schools and provide better art education to students.
Date: March 12, 1995
Creator: Washington, April M.
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[Collected Data for the Getty Project]

Description: A hand-written report of collected data from the Getty Center and North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts discipline-based art education project. The report totals up the proposals submitted to a variety of foundations that have rejected or supported the art education reform. The data begins during the 1990 year and follows through 1994 tallying up all the continued or discontinued supports from their consortia.
Date: March 8, 1990
Creator: North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Commendation for The Marcus Fellows Program: School of Visual Arts, UNT]

Description: An esteemed letter of endorsement, praising the outstanding qualities and accomplishments of an applicant vying for a coveted spot in The Marcus Fellows Program at the School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas (UNT). This comprehensive recommendation underscores the candidate's unique attributes and suitability for the prestigious fellowship.
Date: March 2, 1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Congratulations on Admission: Master of Arts in Art Education]

Description: An official letter from the UNT School of Visual Arts Admissions Committee extending heartfelt congratulations to the applicant for successfully securing admission to pursue a Master of Arts in Art Education. The letter highlights the significance of the achievement and provides essential details about the next steps in the enrollment process.
Date: March 22, 1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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