The Center for Arts Education is committed to stimulating and sustaining quality arts education as an essential part of every child’s K-12 education in the New York City public schools.

The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is leading the charge to restore quality arts education for each of New York City’s more than one million children in public schools. We champion Arts Powered Learning through two channels. We develop model teaching and learning programs for schools, parents, cultural organizations, and teaching artists; and we help parents become advocates and campaigners for arts in their children’s education. We believe that every child in every school has the right to a well-rounded education of which the arts are an essential ingredient. Beyond having great value in and of themselves, the arts promote the health and well-being of children, including academic and personal growth, critical thinking and analytical skills, and the motivation to stay in school and excel. Quality arts education is central to a complete education—and it is required by state law.

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