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font-size: 8pt;" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1">Issue No. 6 </td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-style: italic;" rowspan="1" align="center" colspan="1">A publication of the Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable </td> <td style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;" rowspan="1" align="right" colspan="1">December 2009</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color:#FFFFFF;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" valign="top" width="100%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left"> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK3"><tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="2"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">In this issue</span></font></td></tr><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a shape="rect" href="#MYA">Tools and Resources</a><br><font size="1">2010 Policy agenda, Toolkit, E-alerts</font></font></td><td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a shape="rect" href="#mde">Reform and Transform</a><br><font size="1">An article from Principal Leadership</font></font></td><td style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" valign="top" width="30%" styleclass="style_IntroText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a shape="rect" href="#national">National News</a><br><font size="1">USArtists & Coming Up Taller grants, Princeton report</font><br></font></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><a shape="rect" name="MYA"><img alt="MYA" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif" title="MYA"></a><hr> <font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><img border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.105" hspace="5" width="150" alt="Michigan Youth Arts logo" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/105.gif?a=1102856243518" align="right"></span></font><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable has come together during some of the most difficult times in recent history for education in our state. In August of this year, we convened several statewide arts education organizations at our Policy Forum to begin speaking with a unified voice across the arts disciplines. This unity has also opened up channels for action in arts education advocacy to preserve, retain and grow arts education in Michigan. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As you know, the economic challenges facing our state are daunting. Michigan's schools are facing significant budget cuts in the current fiscal year with districts looking at a decrease of at least $292 in per pupil funding. In the coming months, districts will be forced to make challenging decisions based on reduced budget figures. </span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br>As leaders in the arts, the Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable leveraged our combined resources to provide advocacy assistance for arts education programs statewide. We know that it is important for advocates of arts education to stay in close communication with their local district superintendents, schools boards and principals to ensure that arts education not only survives, but thrives with a foundation of innovation and creativity. </span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br>Given the immediate threat schools are facing due to the per pupil cuts, we have identified a few important steps for every arts education advocate to take: </span><br><ol><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.98" width="150" alt="Artserve Logo" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs066/1101655400290/img/98.jpg?a=1102856243518" align="right">Sign up for ArtServe Michigan's </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlPXQNvM0S8Wj_xo-b6htvrNTlaJZH_r48aqhXPICSb93NYkSIkuDuv6KW21mpePM8zSwijf9IqAF3vMh-vhWIHL-LTu-HVEH-QsyP9po6UaV6-1tAyGOsm9syjLxmZg8hc=" linktype="link" target="_blank">Public Policy E-Alerts</a> to participate in the Local Arts Action Network. This service is aimed at connecting YOU with other arts and culture supporters in your community and will serve as the primary communication tool to inform advocates as issues arise. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Become familiar with Michigan's Arts Education </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlNfnnCmGZLvB5PBXAckzeqZRAsRsgDjq5VR55RL6hNBfWWugAZMkby3g_NabXcfkkDwYbtVPjTPtkvzCLVgwC4tiEWKaBLiFgNvLc-sj7PO4bkwH1mkl7g5JVcUpZY2s4OCXisbgVBIpg==" linktype="link" target="_blank">2010 Policy Agenda</a>. The Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable is working on a common agenda to advance arts education for all Michigan students. For more information on joining in this effort, please contact Kim Dabbs at <a shape="rect" href="mailto:director@michiganyoutharts.org" target="_blank">director@michiganyoutharts.org</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Keep Us Informed</span>. In order to best position our advocacy efforts and messaging we need to know what is going on in your district. Send a brief or detailed email to <a shape="rect" href="mailto:mike@artservemichigan.org" target="_blank">mike@artservemichigan.org</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Download ArtServe Michigan's </span><a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlOGsBl7eLD35unIopDP9LzIiIoo89RepgEI3ygBtFBT6X6mBhvYh5FvMeOJw5ZB3aEgMiOgd7XCYL-V8cUc0jdRBApQxgGI3dtrFLhL8kgoO4CUJtBqWVeKF1vdCS5Tum6wIQM1oy1rYw==" linktype="link" target="_blank">Arts Education Action Toolkit</a>. This kit includes tools that will aid in your efforts to preempt funding cuts to arts education as well as provide reactionary assistance when cuts are being considered in your district.</span></li></ol><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On behalf of the Michigan Youth Arts Leadership Roundtable, we thank you for your dedication and commitment to the education of our students.</span> <table cellpadding="10"> <tbody><tr><td style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><font size="2">Kim Dabbs<br>Executive Director<br>Michigan Youth Arts</font></td><td style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><font size="2">Drew Buchholz<br>Advocacy Chair, Michigan Youth Arts<br>Director of External Relations,<br>Interlochen Center for the Arts</font></td><td style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><font size="2">Mike Latvis<br>Director of Public Policy<br>ArtServe Michigan</font></td></tr></tbody></table> </font></td> </tr> </tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9"> <tbody><tr style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><td style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" styleclass="style_ArticleByLine" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><hr><a shape="rect" name="mde"><img alt="mde" title="mde" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif"></a><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;">Reform and Transform with the Arts</span></span><br>The following article appears in the November 2009 edition of <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlOSwkQoRn9BhLjf-nbHp_SUrCFCFX6-PDotUZASb6DYX6H9cvy3F9Lf4B4hWJ3BDmGxPzUYRBqKR7-WsQaqtHnnYamJF5zEwkeuc6zc7QgOxmTiDdvhCfBp1Q3LTHMTeh_8LLEy5JT4koElobvlfF_gTAEKB6uS9b8WC5tQXLU5gQ==" linktype="link" target="_blank">Principal Leadership</a><br><br><br>When school leaders think of reform, their first thought is rarely "the arts," but perhaps they've been missing a vehicle that can inspire the adoption of best practices on a schoolwide basis.<br><br>School leaders across Georgia are using the arts in the core reform areas that were recommended in Breaking Ranks II: Strategies for High School Reform as their instrument to develop collaboration, personalize their schools with unique opportunities for all students, and develop systems of academic success in all courses.<br><br>"A robust arts education benefits our students and our state in many ways. Not only does it help us create well-rounded, culturally literate students, but I've seen firsthand how the arts can help students learn in core academic classes, like mathematics, science, social studies and English/Language Arts," said Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. "The research clearly shows that students have an easier time mastering complex ideas and concepts when they are being creative and expressive."<br><br>The Georgia Department of Education is leading an effort, featuring art educators from across the state, to rewrite the arts curriculum into a clear set of <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlOHT8VnUOCBT5efXjmX_SZm_oPogyJVPkchNBLbVcssGYOMtvJqS0urNsAlwwzOXTiYDBvtjadkNA0OGREfGGeW29boQlV1vvk3aBZS5UCpveq9SxTi1ZzCXqfB4L8KFjEydMZxJMsWAN109DaCOkktnfpbwD70zEGV116d9dK9VwyrPze38yf9" linktype="link" target="_blank">standards</a> <br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Collaboration</span><br>Collaboration exists at a state level as the framework for future arts education is built, but even more significantly, the collaboration at the school level has an impact on individuals and communities.<br><br>At Kennesaw Mountain High School in Cobb County, GA, Principal Kevin Daniel and his staff bring many entities together in support of the arts and art programs. "Community support is demonstrated by the number of parents and community members who traveled with the different programs across the state and nation as they perform at competitions," he said. This level of support enables Daniel to encourage other collaborations at the school. "We often combine curriculum initiatives with the fine arts. For example, our art classes completed art work relating to drama productions, and we also developed a Holocaust unit in collaboration with Kennesaw State University where students created an art piece that captured the essence of the Holocaust. These art pieces were on display during a program with the chorus performing music related to the Holocaust."<br><br>The "One Morgan" concert at Morgan County High School in Madison, GA, emphasizes student collaboration. Each year, student government officials designate a philanthropic cause for the funds raised by the concert, which features student performers of all varieties. The entire event (including planning, performance, and production) is student operated and brings together business, marketing, and technology students with visual artists, singers, and other performers. A high level of collaboration is necessary to produce a show that resembles a professional concert. Like many similar efforts at schools across the United States, the talents and skills of individual students combine in a project-driven environment that allows students to apply their knowledge and skills at a high level.<br><br>Becky Barden, the principal of Lincoln County (GA) High School, uses the arts to collaborate with her community. "Art is a way for many of our students to express themselves in positive ways. As a class service project, the art club (made [up] of members of the art class) restored a Coca-Cola sign in downtown Lincolnton. Coca-Cola believes this is the oldest surviving Coke sign. It was originally done in 1939. An article about the restoration should be in a Bottles and Extras winter edition. I read over the responses from the students about the project. Students were amazed at the people who stopped and questioned them about their work and the students were able to share the history of the sign. My favorite comment was, 'The most interesting thing I learned is that no matter how small of a part you have in a big project, your part is just as important, and if you do your best, it'll make the end result beautiful.'"<br><br><a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlOSwkQoRn9BhLjf-nbHp_SUrCFCFX6-PDotUZASb6DYX6H9cvy3F9Lf4B4hWJ3BDmGxPzUYRBqKR7-WsQaqtHnnYamJF5zEwkeuc6zc7QgOxmTiDdvhCfBp1Q3LTHMTeh_8LLEy5JT4koElobvlfF_gTAEKB6uS9b8WC5tQXLU5gQ==" linktype="link" target="_blank">continue reading...</a><br><div style="text-align: right;"><br></div></td> </tr></tbody></table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK8"> <tbody><tr> <td style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;" styleclass="style_ArticleText" rowspan="1" align="left" colspan="1"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="color:#000000;font-family:Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><hr><font size="4"><span style="font-family: Georgia,Times New Roman,Times,serif;"> <a shape="rect" name="national"><img alt="national" title="national" src="http://img.constantcontact.com/ui/images1/s.gif"></a>National News</span></font><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Coming Up Taller nominations due January 29</span><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span>The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities is accepting <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlMjdqtqhk0Raoa7csltSKatj6cgmw1sF-LdcTCzx1R_Hvs1iTVviIycwdiiJDqTy7e2G9VJhwqvgmzoYkNUZJMdJ7n8iMNVh1d4J-tQXO2-_R6gvdHoG9TvR5ECAUZHr78Zg9C80Vxpkg==" linktype="link" target="_blank">nominations</a> for the 2010 awards, which recognize and reward excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. The President's Committee encourages programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities to send in a nomination.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br><br>Funding for international festivals from USArtists<br></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">USArtists International, a project funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and administered by the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation, is committed to ensuring that the impressive range of expression and creativity of the performing arts in the United States is represented at international festivals abroad. </span><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102856243518&s=2319&e=0017CMMLEk1qlPj8q8M8DKFGx1hVXVGT_f-VgMPaGWEZRaxq-9i0JC77jofRqpsXKXdbAzAvmwtxsodx8NXF_Qzp_0uWx1jEx5g3dtR7P2mr_ZYkOIW96Ag-v87_6W6TxFn8pvIMho-tRZ5Km5XshkBKaXMGpPRz4e7iNIb4aX4b-ryyxwCGcM0fDJ7hgeq9jls73ppS5oJlDY=" linktype="link" target="_blank">Grants</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> are available to American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists that have been invited to participate in international festivals outside of the United States.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Deadline: January 8, 2010. </span></font><br><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Princeton's Arts and the Econonomic Crisis Symposium</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The University hosted the forum in mid-November. 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