Episode 185: Navigating Art Education Legislation
As people involved in creativity, we understand art is tied closely to the experiences of the person creating it. This makes Divisive Concepts Laws a complicated topic for art educators. Where can you find help with implementing rules you may have to follow? How do you manage the urge to censor yourself or your curriculum when it may not be necessary? Karen Salvador, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Michigan State University, joins the Creativity Department to shed light on how to demystify the complication of new legislation popping up. Karen and Matt share experiences of navigating and interpreting laws in their respective states, as well as tips on working with the administration. Listen in and learn ways to preserve students’ creative freedom while staying in line with mandates.
Resources
Explore these resources from the K12ArtChat podcast, Navigating Art Education Legislation, with Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Michigan State University Karen Salvador.
Links
- Davis - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
- NAEA - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources
- National Association for Music Education Report on Divisive Concepts Laws
- PEN America Index of Educational Gag Orders
- Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024
- How Discriminatory Censorship Laws Imperil Public Education
- Divisive Concepts Laws and Music Education: Quantitative Follow-Up Study
Books
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