“I applaud the program, National Overture
of Education and the Arts, which the Institute… is
launching to demonstrate how the arts provide effective and engaging
ways to teach academics."
John J. Castellani
President, The Business Roundtable
“One of the Library’s goals is to reach
the K-12 educational community….Our partnership with the
Institute for Education and the Arts is helping us make great
strides in this effort.”
James Billington
Librarian, The Library of Congress
“Your objective in using the arts to help
teach mathematics and science and to improve student literacy
is commendable and very timely…. Since competence in math
and science is key to basic learning and academic success, the
New Mexico National Overture program has importance in fostering
opportunities for advancing student skills.”
Gov. Bill Richardson, New Mexico
" I strongly support the Institute for Education
and the Arts and their program to help improve academic performance
by all our students….”
The Hon. Ralph Regula
Member of Congress (OH-16)
“…the National Overture…in
Ohio will provide Columbus an excellent opportunity to explore
and acquire meaningful, effective, and engaging ways to teach
academic concepts and content through the arts…”
Gene T. Harris
Superintendent, Columbus Public
Schools
