SAUSD Arts Data & Research for Arts Education

  • Edutopia released findings from multiple high quality studies showing how studying the arts boosts our academic success as well as our cognitive skills in empathy, compassion, focus, and self control. Check out the video to the left to learn more.

    We see these results every day in our classroom because SAUSD Arts is a declared     Arts Equity District. This means we are committed to providing students with a comprehensive, well-rounded education.

  • SAUSD Arts provides pathways to sustainable careers in the Arts

    Did you know? A sustainable future in the arts is a realistic career choice for Southern California residents. According to the Otis Report on the Creative Economy, on average people with jobs in the arts make higher wages than all workers combined in the LA and OC regions (See Graph Below). These career paths include, but are not limited to, jobs in the following sectors:

    • Architecture
    • Creative Goods & Products
    • Fine & Performing Arts
    • Fashion
    • Entertainment
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  • At SAUSD, we're creating pipelines of success for students to enjoy a lifelong passion for the arts and realistically pursue an arts career. To achieve this goal, we have a multi-year Strategic Arts Plan with measurable steps and full alignment with our district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Continue reaching to check out the incredible growth we have accomplished.

  • SAUSD Arts Data and Research

    As part of our Strategic Arts Plan, our district is expanding Arts opportunities at every level so all students can develop their creative and academic potential. Check out what we've accomplished in just a few years!

     

    Arts for All: TK-3

    In three years, SAUSD Arts increase Arts engagement for TK-3 students by 92%. Now, we have creative opportunities for all students in this age range.

    Music for All: Gr. 4-6

    SAUSD Arts has steadily expanded their music teaching team and is now providing weekly music instruction for all students Grades 4-6.

    Access for All: Gr. 7-9

    In 2022 SAUSD Arts grew its secondary course offerings to 7/8 arts courses in 5 arts disciplines. There is a lot of exciting momentum for the arts at this grade level.

    Growth at All Sites: 10-12

    Post pandemic, we are creating exponential growth for the arts at all school sties. Looking beyond the classroom, we are increasing our reach within the community to downtown arts communities and industries. We're opening discussions for student choice and voice as we expand to provide healing-centered arts options for all.

     

  • Additional Studies in Art Education

    Arts in Education Infographic

    Share, Print, and Post this infographic as a reminder to yourself and others about the positive impact art has on our students.

    Your Brain on Art

    Our SAUSD Arts Core Team centers our vision and mission on this research-based text, "Your Brain on Art." You can engage with the studies from this book by reading the book or entering this multi-sensory digital space created by the authors with articles, information, and a short survey.

    Create California - Data and Community

    Curious for more? Create California is the largest coalition in California fighting for equitable and accessible arts education for all public school students. You can view current data, post facts on your social media, and take the pledge to speak up in your local community about our student's rights to an arts education.

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