The ends we as art educators and advocates seek regarding greater representation as a core subject area have seen dramatic advancements with the recent publication of "Visual Arts in the Iowa Core". This resource provides detailed accounts of the ways that art education is a fundamental part of developing the Universal Constructs and 21st Century Skills. The site www.visualartsiowacore.weebly.com will gain anyone access to this information while it is in the process of being added to the official Iowa Department of Education webpage. The page is rather user-friendly, with links that highlight the standards and benchmarks for K-12 art education, Universal Constructs by skill area, and even a lesson plan template, formatted for ease of use as a pursuant of Iowa Core integration. All levels of schooling, primary through high school, are represented on each downloadable exemplar to paint a clear picture of what skills look like for different grade levels. Many even have an accompanying lesson plan! Do not hesitate to access this information, increase your awareness of the visual arts' role in a well-rounded education, and share it with anyone who could benefit from it.
We still have a ways to go, but boy is getting more information out there exciting!!!
Namaste
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