ArtsEd Washington

📊Some great new research validating the value of arts!

💡And where better to ensure these positive impacts than with our youth?

Some other states are also aiming to remove the arts from graduation requirements. What are we learning from them?

In short, we have to preserve arts access now!

Read about the trends and possible next steps in Bob Morrison's recent article.

The Storm is Here: Seven Threats Every Music (and Arts) Educator Must Understand Right Now The forces converging on music education in 2026 are not abstract. They are already showing up in your schedule, your budget, and your staffing. This is what you need to know.

Western Washington!

Help change the narrative and save arts access for all high school students.

Many people don't realize all that students gain from education in visual, media, and performing arts education. Or what they stand to lose if arts requirements are removed.

Send your insights to your regional representative of the State Board of Education.
Special thanks to Inspire Washington - Opening doors to Science, Heritage, and the Arts for setting up the advocacy link below!

Western Washington representatives:
https://secure.ngpvan.com/J7gSjnrfl0yiku_V6jNV9g2

Eastern Washington!

Help change the narrative and save arts access for all high school students.

Many people don't realize all that students gain from education in visual, media, and performing arts education. Or what they stand to lose if arts requirements are removed.

Send your insights to your regional representative of the State Board of Education. Special thanks to Inspire Washington - Opening doors to Science, Heritage, and the Arts for setting up advocacy link below!

Eastern Washington representatives: https://secure.ngpvan.com/5NBbdjgWAUys6C7EKi6ngQ2

Congratulations to all the students becoming high school graduates this month!

Creativity fostered through arts education 🎨📚🎨🎭🎶 Why are so many K–8 students missing out on a full arts educa...

National Google art contest winner is a Washington student!

Isn't this a stunning image? The story behind it is even more beautiful. Let's give a huge round of applause for Washington's own Kameirah J.!

Doodle for Google 2025-2026 - US Winner Doodle - Google Doodles Learn more about the creation of Doodle for Google 2025-2026 - US Winner Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

Students, we want to hear from you! Complete this quick survey with your feedback on the proposed graduation requirement changes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgQSd2SjoPG4ZmVjGp5HILHseCt4HOfj4qr4oPli0YftT6A/viewform?usp=header

For adults who want to help: Invite your local youth to complete the survey! And be sure you're signed up for our newsletter because more advocacy opportunities will be announced this week: https://artsedwashington.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ff90a023b4a0c53e52680584&id=751ad3e501

Here's a new template for business leaders to advocate on behalf of the talent pipeline that would be weakened by removing the arts requirement! Copy/paste/revise with your own professional voice.

Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2pLrDEug9OEWJFKfd0WK0PdPUEdmh1dCZd3deoR-rk/edit?usp=sharing

Want to support these efforts in another way? Donate by Monday to help us secure a $6000 match pledged by an anonymous donor!

Donation page: https://mtyc.co/rmhmxf