Arts Education in Florida's public schools is at risk. The weight of evidence supporting the value of arts education to student engagement and learning is significant, but anticipated budget reductions in education triggered by the global recession could result in significant cuts in or the loss of arts education programs in our public schools.   Now, perhaps more than ever before, it is important for ACE Coalitions and other arts education advocates to stay in close communication with their local District Superintendents and Schools Boards and work with them to ensure that arts education does not sustain a disproportionate share of the cuts. Contact our office today to assist you as an advocate in your community. Working together, we can make a difference.

Sibille Hart Pritchard
President, FAAE