Abstract
Integrated arts education cultivates creativity, critical thinking, and holistic understanding by seamlessly combining various art forms with traditional subjects, enriching students’ learning experiences and fostering well-rounded individuals.
Disclosure Statement:
The authors are employees or board members of Story Tapestries.
Notes
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Notes on contributors
Arianna Ross
Arianna Ross is the CEO of Story Tapestries, Inc. She has been a Master Teaching Artist for over 24 years and organizes arts-integration residencies for early learning centers, schools and districts, organizations, and cultural centers across the United States. She invites you to explore www.storytapestries.org, and be in touch for more information about how to get started with arts integration.
Susan Snyder
Dr. Susan (Sue) Snyder is a career-long arts-integration specialist. She has taught children and consulted with teachers/schools/districts/media/and companies, and developed, published, and supported evaluation of programs. She is the president of Arts Education IDEAS, LLC, and is a Story Tapestries board member.