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The House of Representatives approved the Student Success Act (H.R. 5) which would rewrite the nation’s K-12 education law. As passed by the House, the Student Success Act will… Read more»
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The Senate Appropriations Committee moved forward a recommendation for $27 million in FY14 funding for the Arts in Education program at the U.S. Department of Education.  Read more»
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As early as this week, the U.S. House of Representatives will begin debating legislation to re­write the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the current version of which is known… Read more»
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On June 11, improvements to the U.S. visa process for international guest artists—called the Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) provision—were introduced in the Senate by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and… Read more»
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The paper card issued to foreign working artists upon arrival to the U.S. is going electronic. U.S. Customs and Border protection has announced that beginning April 30 and throughout mid-May,… Read more»
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January 3, Washington, DC ­ The tax deal passed by Congress on Tuesday has encouraging but mixed results for charitable giving, and leaves much work to be done throughout the… Read more»
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For FY13, the House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee zeroed out funding the Arts in Education program. Read more»
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The U.S. House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee voted to cut NEA funding by $14 million for FY13 from the current funding level of $146 million.  Read more»
For FY13, the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee recommended funding the Arts in Education program at $26.5 million. Read more»
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The U.S. Department of Education released the results of the Fast Response Statistical Survey’s (FRSS) Report on Arts Education based on data gathered in the 2009-2010 school year. Read more»
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