The Center for Arts Education (CAE) is enlisting parent leaders to join a team of advocates dedicated to restoring arts education to New York City public schools.   A recent studypublished by the CAE found that over the three year period from 2006 to 2009, support for arts education in the city's schools declined.

In its second year, CAE's Parent Fellows Initiative trains parent leaders -- ideally those with experience working for a PTA, Community Education Council or other community organization -- to raise awareness about the benefits of arts education and the decline in state funding for it. Tasks will include  visiting schools and reaching out to parents  to increase awareness of the benefits of arts education.  Parent Fellows will be paid a monthly stipend and get free access to cultural events, performances, and workshops.

For more information about the Parent Fellows Initiative, see the  Parent Fellows Announcement.

If you're interested in becoming a Parent Fellow, contact Kira Streets, Director of Public Engagement at (212) 971-3300, ext. 324 or email kira@caenyc.org.