The topic I want to explore is how the “No Child Left Behind” program established by President Bush has affected the arts programs in public schools across America.
I think your broader topic is arts education and the impact that NCLB has had on this education and the efforts that are being made to revive arts education in this country.
You need to be able to explain why this should be a national priority. That's first.
Get to know some of the interest groups that are working in this area and also some of the major pieces of legislation that are coming before Congress that are related to arts education.
I would start with this organization; http://www.naea-reston.org/advocacy
They have some excellent resources which are directly related to your topic: http://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/issues
I think your broader topic is arts education and the impact that NCLB has had on this education and the efforts that are being made to revive arts education in this country.
ReplyDeleteYou need to be able to explain why this should be a national priority. That's first.
Get to know some of the interest groups that are working in this area and also some of the major pieces of legislation that are coming before Congress that are related to arts education.
I would start with this organization; http://www.naea-reston.org/advocacy
They have some excellent resources which are directly related to your topic: http://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/issues