Tools you need to support the Arts & Music in Schools Act
It is a truly historic moment for arts education in CA! Proposition 28, the Arts & Music in Schools Act, passed by California voters in November 2022, provides PreK-12 schools with ongoing funding to increase arts instruction. The unprecedented investment, approximately $800 million – $1billion annually, is intended to increase equity and access to arts education. Parents, students, teachers, arts organizations and community members – You have a key role to engage with school leaders to ensure funds are used to expand current arts education programming. Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area, Arts for LA, CA PTA, Create CA and Friends of Sacramento Arts prepared the following communications tools, outreach materials and calls to action to help you connect with school leaders and raise awareness about the opportunities of Proposition 28.
CALLS TO ACTION!
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS & GRAPHICS
Click on this folder and share these images with your network to encourage schools in your community to implement Prop 28 Arts & Music in Schools Act funding equitably!
The voters spoke in 2022 and passed Prop 28 with nearly 70% of the votes. So what’s next for the funds and what should school districts do? Create CA and our partners are here to provide resources and ensure that schools are using these funds as intended.
The CA Education Code isn’t just a guideline. Arts education is mandated at all schools in CA. Access to all 4 disciplines (visual, music, theatre, and dance) are required for every student, in every school, all year and every year. With the passage of Prop 28 in California, increased funding for the arts means our children’s mental health will improve, leading to safer schools, higher attendance rates, and increased graduation rates.
Arts education provides a space for students to explore their cultural heritage, learn about the histories of others and celebrate their own unique selves. Access to the arts is an equity issue! Join the movement today!
Many school leaders don’t know that access to arts education is mandatory! We’ve made it easy for you to contact them to let them know you care about this issue. Use our Prop 28 advocate resources to share with your school’s decision makers!
Los votantes hablaron en 2022 y aprobaron la Proposición 28 con casi el 70% de los votos. ¿Y ahora qué pasa con los fondos y qué deben hacer los distritos escolares? Create CA y nuestros asociados estamos aquí para brindar recursos y garantizar que las escuelas utilicen estos fondos como es debido.
El Código de Educación de California no es sólo una guía. La educación artística es obligatoria en todas las escuelas de CA. El acceso a las 4 disciplinas (visual, música, teatro y danza) es obligatorio para todos los alumnos, en todas las escuelas, todo el año y todos los años. Con la aprobación de la Proposición 28 en California, el aumento de la financiación de las artes significa que la salud mental de nuestros niños mejorará, lo que conducirá a escuelas más seguras, mayores índices de asistencia y mayores tasas de graduación.
La educación artística proporciona un espacio para que los alumnos exploren su herencia cultural, conozcan las historias de los otros y celebren su propia individualidad. ¡El acceso a las artes es una cuestión de equidad! ¡Únete hoy al movimiento!
Muchos directores de centros escolares no saben que el acceso a la educación artística es obligatorio. Te lo hemos puesto fácil para que te pongas en contacto con ellos y les hagas saber que te preocupas por este tema. ¡Utiliza nuestros recursos defensores de la Proposición 28 para compartirlos con los responsables de la toma de decisiones de tu centro escolar!
Click here to email your school board members
Make sure they’re up to date about how to to use the Arts & Music in Schools Act funding.
Click here for tips on effective school board meeting presentation
Take your advocacy a step further by speaking at your local school board meeting! Be sure to research your district’s protocol to apply to speak, time constraints, and more to make an effective comment.
RESOURCES!
Prop 28 FAQ
Start here to learn more about Prop 28, Arts & Music in Schools Act.
Flyer for parents/guardians in English and Spanish
Share this flyer with parents, guardians, and caretakers in your community who want to see Prop 28, the Arts & Music in Schools Act Funding used as intended – towards expanding arts education!
Flyer for school administrators in English and Spanish
Share this flyer with your principal, VAPA coordinator, and other school administrators to help them plan for equitable and sustainable Prop 28 implementation.
Presentation for Information Sharing in English and Spanish
Use this presentation at meetings and events to inform your community about the Arts & Music in Schools Act and the exciting impact this funding can make.
Talking Points about Benefits of Arts Education
Use these talking points, statistics, and data to strengthen your evidence to invest in arts education.
Questions to Ask Your Principal
• How are arts education programs currently funded at our school? (See this resource for more information)
• Do you have a plan for the district to implement Prop 28?
• Will funding be used during the 2023-2024 school year?
• How will Prop 28 funding expand access to arts education?
• Will our school collaborate with or share resources with other schools in our district?
• Is there anything I can do to support you?
