 SMARTS is California State PTA's program to encourage arts education.
The California State PTA wants to create advocates
for quality arts education at every school in
California!
Extensive research during the past decade now confirms the arts
improve academic and personal success. Real education reform
must "Bring back the Arts".
Please join our efforts to help parents, teachers and legislators
understand the importance of the arts.
Help PTA Bring Back the Arts
Tips for Parents:
How You Can Improve Arts Education
Tell your legislator that PTA Supports the Arts
The California State PTA was instrumental in supporting arts education funding in the state budget. Please let your elected
officials know you support the arts for every child at every
school.
Know Why the Arts Help Children Succeed
The Benefits of the Study of Music from MENC
Quick Facts from American for the Arts
Resources from the Arts Education Partnership
Keep Music Education Strong--Support Music
Support Arts at Your School and at Home
This guide provides best
practices, innovative
ideas, templates and
strategies to help you
bring the arts back to your schools!
Use Your Arts Funding Wisely
Ask your principal and superintendent to visit Maximizing New Resources Block Grant Website and report how the state arts
and physical education funding is being spent in your
community.
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