Artful Living and Learning is an early childhood educational program based on research that shows an association between improved academic achievement and creativity through immersion in the fine arts in preschool classrooms. The Artful Living and Learning program improves the school readiness of all children -- particularly those who are under…

Given recent interest and increasing popularity of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education settings, the authors surveyed students taking the ACT test and parents/caregivers of ACT test-takers on their beliefs around social and emotional (SE) skills. The study had three primary goals. First, the authors were interested in obtaining…

Discusses data relating to performance of students on achievement tests. Describes an achievement study, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which follows achievement trends in basic skills, general subject matter, humanities, and fine arts. (Author/DB) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program…