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Urge the State to Hire a New Commissioner who Supports Arts Education

June 7, 2007

Dear Friends,

The Massachusetts Department of Education is conducting a national search for a new Commissioner of Education to replace the retiring David Driscoll.

We must take action now to let the search committee know that the people of Massachusetts want a new commissioner who supports arts education n our schools.

In response to a request for public comment, MAASH invites all cultural advocates and supporters of arts education to speak up now for arts education. We need a commissioner who will fight to insure that students have every opportunity to engage in creative work—skills that are critical to succeed in today’s global economy.

Please write a letter in your own words recommending a new commissioner who will support arts education. Short thoughtful letters are the most effective. Please click on or paste this link into your browser:

http://capwiz.com/artsusa/ma/issues/alert/?alertid=9855946&type=CU&azip=02140&bzip=1301&show_alert=1

All letters must be received by the Department of Education by next Friday, June 15.

We are making progress in our campaign to restore arts education. Working with MAASH, 527 people wrote letters in support of requiring arts education in the high school recommended curriculum. Because of the passion, insight and volume of these letters, we are persuading the Department of Education to reconsider arts education in the high school curriculum.

MAASH is sharing your letters with key legislative leaders. And soon, we will be posting comments on the arts education campaign and quotes from your letters on our web site, www.maash.org.

Thank you for your support on this critical issue.

Sincerely,

Dan Hunter

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