"Rigorous arts learning experiences are engaging students, encouraging them to think critically, and challenging them with the high expectations that the new Common Core Standards require for college and career readiness. Excellent art teachers, as well as strategic collaborations with cultural partners, are making a real difference for our students."
Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott

ANNUAL ARTS IN SCHOOLS REPORT
Under the leadership of Mayor Bloomberg and Chancellor Walcott, New York City has made the arts a priority for all its public schools. The arts enrich our children’s lives and learning, and all students deserve the opportunity to experience a rich arts education. This administration’s focus on the arts began with the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts, a curriculum framework for what students should know, understand, and be able to achieve in dance, music, theater and visual arts. In 2007, building on the progress that has been made, the Mayor and Chancellor announced ArtsCount, an initiative designed to provide greater accountability for arts education in our schools. This Annual Arts in Schools Report shows us where we are and makes clear what we must do to provide quality arts education for every NYC public school student. This information is available both at the school level and for the entire school system.

System-Wide Report: The Annual Arts in Schools Report includes data about arts teachers, arts budgeting, space for the arts, partnerships with arts and cultural organizations, and parent involvement for elementary, middle, and high schools. The first Annual Arts in Schools Report was published in March 2008. The most recent report for the 2010-2011 school year was released in December 2011. These reports help school administrators, parents, and students understand how their schools are progressing towards offering universal arts education to all students.

To download a copy of this report, click the year below:
2010-2011 Annual Arts in Schools Report
2009-2010 Annual Arts in Schools Report
2008-2009 Annual Arts in Schools Report
2007-2008 Annual Arts in Schools Report
2006-2007 Annual Arts in Schools Report

Individual School Reports: The individual Annual Arts in Schools Reports provide baseline information for arts education accountability, and can help schools identify areas of success and areas that need improvement. Individual school reports can be found on the "statistics" page of each school's website. Click here to search for an individual school's website.

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