Provides a collection of concrete, practical ideas for influencing local school decisions about art education. Practical suggestions fit into the categories of alliance building, developing consensus, skillfully presenting your case, using numbers, and obtaining publicity. (JDH)

Offers a "marketing strategy" for arts education. Provides statistics from the Americans and the Arts survey, conducted in 1984 by the National Research Center of the Arts, which shows solid public support for the arts both in and out of school. (JDH)

Maintains that art education programs in United States schools are in desperate need of strengthening. Provides practical advice on how to begin this process, including: teacher training, inservice workshops, forming new partnerships between schools and museums, and various forms of advocacy. (JDH)

Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Notes differences between art and science, and the educational efforts of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Recommends several actions to prove NEA's commitment to…

Responds to Charles Fowler's article, "Arts Education and the NEA: Does the National Science Foundation Point the Way?" Suggests that arts education is in crisis because of lack of audience support. Recommends that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) emphasize the importance of arts education as a part of basic education. (KM)

Examines what the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) can learn about educational policy from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Lists similarities and differences between the two agencies' commitment and approach to education. Discusses the role of the Department of Education and makes policy recommendations for the NEA. (KM)