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= NCCAS Releases Conceptual Framework =



** National Core Arts Standards, A Conceptual Framework for Arts Learning **
This narrative document outlines the grounding philosophy, primary goals, dynamic processes, structures, and outcomes that shape student learning and achievement in dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts, as articulated in the 2013 National Core Arts Standards.

Table of Contents
// Arts standards in America // // International arts standards // // The standards process today //
 * Foreward: Understanding and Using the Core Arts Standards.........................................................2 **
 * The Context for Arts Education **

// The National Core Arts Standards Matrix // // Philosophical foundations and lifelong goals // // Artistic process by each arts discipline // // Enduring understandings and essential questions // // Model cornerstone assessments //
 * Section I: The 2013 National Core Arts Standards ............................................................................7 **

// What it means to be artistically literate // // The role of the creative practices // // Contextual awareness // // 21st century skills //
 * Section II: Establishing Principles and Informing the work.............................................................13 **
 * Foundations for Artistic Literacy **
 * Arts Success and Achievement through the Creative Practices.......................................................15 **


 * Section III: Research-based Discoveries..........................................................................................19 **


 * Section IV: Concluding Thoughts: Re-imagined Core Arts Standards for America's Schools..........21 **