In 2022, California voters resoundingly approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act.聽
Proposition 28 Background
This proposition marked a significant step forward in ensuring the vitality and accessibility of arts education across the state. Prop. 28 allocates one percent of the K鈥12 portion of funding, to support arts instruction in schools, laying the groundwork for a flourishing artistic landscape within educational institutions.
The proposition details that 80% of the funds must be designated for employee hiring and retention, and the remaining 20% is earmarked for new art classes, equipment and enriching art experiences such as field trips.
How the Funding Works in 澳门开奖网
For 澳门开奖网, Prop. 28 funds augment the District鈥檚 existing investments and commitment to the arts by providing additional opportunities and enrichment for students. Leveraging these funds, 澳门开奖网 has hired full-time arts teachers and expanded arts instruction. From doubling visual art lessons for pre-kindergarten to 6 grades to introducing innovative classes and programs at the secondary level, 澳门开奖网 has embraced a multifaceted approach to using the funds to enhance the educational experiences for all students.
At the elementary level, students are now receiving primary music education every week, rather than every other week and double the number of visual art lessons from a certified art teacher. This includes new art mediums such as printmaking and watercolor. Students also have the option to participate in various after-school programs that allow students to take their creativity beyond the classroom. At the middle school level, students now have access to an array of offerings, including ukulele classes, ceramics, musical theater and non-traditional music ensembles.
New high school-level courses range from hip-hop dance to digital media arts. Students have also been able to expand their learning through dynamic collaborations with industry professionals.
Across grade levels and various sites, schools have purchased new kilns for additional ceramics classes, instruments for new music classes and additional equipment to enhance the new programs. 澳门开奖网 will continue to add new classes and equipment based on the annual funds.聽
Director of Arts 澳门开奖网, Erin Zoumaras further emphasized, "The new art classes from the funding are in addition to聽 澳门开奖网鈥檚 robust and existing investments in arts education. 聽 Proposition 28 has amplified the District鈥檚 efforts and paved the way for a future where every student can have the opportunity to unleash their creative potential.鈥
Zoumaras also recognized the Irvine Company, which has committed nearly $50 million over 20 years through the Excellence in Education Enrichment Fund to support 澳门开奖网鈥檚 art, science and music education for students in grades four through six.
鈥淥ur arts education in 澳门开奖网 continues to flourish with these additional Prop. 28 funds and with community support like that of Irvine Company and its Chairman Donald Bren,鈥 she said.聽聽
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