April 17, 2026

Expanding Access to Arts Education: A Call for Stronger Federal Investment

As Congress begins shaping the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, arts education advocates are making the case for stronger federal investment in our nation’s students. On April 16, 2026, the Arts…

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