State and National Standards for Arts Education

National Arts Education Standards

Developed by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (under the guidance of the National Committee for Standards in the Arts), the National Standards for Arts Education document outlines basic arts learning outcomes integral to the comprehensive K through grade 12 education of every American student: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/standards.aspx

State Arts Education Standards

Links to help you find the arts education standards for your state.

Literature Standards

In general, arts education standards address only the visual and performing arts. If you have a literature project, you may consult standards for English or Writing or see the information provided by the National Council of Teachers of English at: http://www.ncte.org/standards

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