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Urban School Leaders And Community Partners In Support Of Arts Education: A Narrative Study, Monica L. Elmore
Urban School Leaders And Community Partners In Support Of Arts Education: A Narrative Study, Monica L. Elmore
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The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of school leaders and community partners with arts education in three K-12 urban public school districts in Northern New Jersey that have implemented and sustained arts education programs. This narrative study explored each participant's journey, how the arts first came into their lives, and what they have done in their careers to promote arts education in urban schools. Commonalities include advocacy, funding, exposure, learning equality, value, and emotion. The participants in this study shed light on their successes and challenges with advocacy. They also shared their leadership path and the …