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Save Arts Education in Massachusetts TAKE ACTION TODAY

The Massachusetts Department of Education is proposing to drop arts education from its recommended curriculum for high school students. Eliminating a graduation requirement robs students of the opportunity to engage in creative work--skills that are critical to succeed in today's global economy.

Please write a letter in your own words asking the Department of Education to include an arts education requirement in the recommended core curriculum, also known as MassCore. Short thoughtful letters are the most effective. Until May 24, you can write your letter through the MAASH web site. MAASH will then print all the letters and deliver them to the Commissioner. All letters must be received by the Department of Education by next Friday, May 25.

http://capwiz.com/artsusa/ma/issues/alert/?alertid=9770396&type=CU&azip=02140&bzip=1301&show_alert=1

Writing a letter is the most important. You can also urge the Department to save arts education by completing the following web survey. Be sure to write in your support for arts education on questions 11,12, and 13.

http://vessunapp3.doe.mass.edu/surveys/take.do?n=141640359

Thank you for your support on this critical issue.

Dan Hunter
Executive Director
Massachusetts Advocates for the Arts, Sciences, & Humanities
14 Beacon Street, Suite 103
Boston, MA 02108
617-725-0455
dhunter@maash.org