News Brief
Budget Proposal Envisions More Arts Education in Alabama Schools
Anniston Star (10/19/12) Johnson, LauraAlabama Superintendent of Education Tommy Bice proposed an initial budget that includes $5 million in "new state funding" for arts education. If the State Board of Education and the Alabama Legislature approve the budget, the funding will be used to expand or start arts programs in Alabama public schools. Some arts educators say they would like the money to go toward placing a certified art specialist -- someone certified to teach visual art, music education, drama, or another artistic discipline -- in each public school across the state. The money also could be used to develop partnerships with local arts organizations to provide supplemental instruction, say educators.
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