Half of the schools responding to the first first statewide Arizona Arts Education Census reported that they have no budget for arts education. Nearly 8 out of 10 schools spent less than one cent a day on arts education. Even with those [not-so-startling to me] figures, nearly 90% of Arizona students have access to at least one arts education program.
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That means that most Arizona schools have found ways to deliver arts education programs with few dedicated resources.
Responses to the survey were received from 409 charter and district schools in every county and school district in the state. The full report can be downloaded
here.
Acknowledging that arts education is critical to obtaining a well-rounded education, Arizona schools are providing access to the arts for their students.
Arizona Academic Arts Standards were adopted by the Arizona State Board of Education in 2006 and outline recommendations for education in music, visual arts, theatre and dance at various grade levels. There is still much work to be done.
Read more...This week you can say goodbye to acne, say hello to our new All-American city, see a fish find its way home, have fun at a museum, get a glimpse of a season, and register kids for awesome fall art workshops.
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If these exact jobs aren't what you are are looking for, or if the positions have been filled by the time you apply, maybe that company has other jobs for which you might be qualified. I hope one of these Phoenix area jobs is just right for you!
Part Time / Temp Jobs in Metro Phoenix
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Read more...If you want to vote in the primary election on August 24, 2010 today is the last day to register. You have until midnight to do it. If you have an Arizona driver license or official ID, you can register online. Otherwise, you can download the registration form and hand-deliver it to the County Recorder's Office in downtown Phoenix.
Here are the instructions for registering to vote in AZ.
You say you aren't sure if you are registered to vote or not? You can check that here.
