SEADAE: The Role of the Arts in STEM

The State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) recently published a white paper that offers an in-depth look at STEAM from the K-12 perspective. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this effort engaged state arts education directors, along with Collaborative Executive Director Lucinda Presley and Strategic Advisor Jonathan Katz. Also included were leaders of the California Arts Project and Young Audiences Arts for Learning.
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This white paper points out that by effectively integrating STEAM instruction into their classrooms, educators can help prepare today’s students to address global challenges needing creative and innovative thinking. It looks at effective pedagogy, learner and teacher empowerment, assessment and evaluation, STEAM sustainability, and implications for research. It is a valuable resource for educators in all disciplines. You can find the white paper at: https://www.nationalartsstandards.org/sites/default/files/SEADAE-STEAM-WHITEPAPER-2020.pdf