MACTStudy shows progress, setbacks in child well-being
A report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation on child well-being trends finds steady progress in some areas, but many setbacks remain.
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10 Reasons to Support the Arts
The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, empathy, and beauty. The arts also strengthen our communities socially, educationally, economically, and improve health and well-being. If you believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in the arts and every child should be receiving a quality arts education, use the…
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Students Gain Many Benefits from Involvement in Theatre
How can any reasonable person in today’s world not understand how the theatre is one of the most beneficial experiences that a high school person can have?
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Performing Arts – The Springboard for Success
Performing arts and other activities are the greatest education-based programs in the country, and they are more important than ever before.
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NEA – An Investment in America
The National Endowment for the Arts provides critical funding for non-profit arts programs and is the largest annual national source of funding for the arts.
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Support Arts Education Through a Well-Rounded Education
Now is a good time to advocate for including the arts in a well rounded education. We need to advocate on behalf of the arts at the local (School Board and City), state and federal levels.
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Be a MACT Member
Membership in MACT is open to every individual, every theatre and any theatre related organization. Your membership is critical to MACT’s long term viability.
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Community Arts Engagement for the Health and Well-Being of Our Military
Coordinate local public-private sector strategy for building a partnership between military bases in the United States and the local and regional arts agencies to expand opportunities for service members and their families to participate in the arts for their health and well-being.
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The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth
A 2012 NEA compilation of four longitudinal studies on youth achievement found correlations between arts activity among at-risk youth (low Social and Economic Status – SES) and subsequent levels of academic performance and civic engagement.
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Advocacy – Contacting your Legislators by E-mail
Tips for when you contact your legislators by e-mail.