Class act: Jay W. Jensen and the future of arts education in America

Importance of Arts Education (3:03)

Acceptance of Diversity in the Classroom (4:12)

Public Speaking for Professionals (2:31)

High School Drama Provides New World for Students (3:26)

Arts Education in America (4:57)

Funding and the Importance of School Music Programs (5:14)

Decline of Reading in the U.S. (2:37)

Personality of a Drama Teacher (4:01)

Memories of Tennessee Williams (1:59)

Music as Self Expression (2:05)

Arts Education and Brain Development (2:15)

Republican Support of Arts in Education (3:35)

Importance of Arts Education Classes (3:09)

Arts Across the Curriculum (2:41)

Teens in Drama Class (2:51)

Famous People Appreciate Their Drama Teacher (3:59)

A Lifetime in Theater (2:05)

Drama Teacher Remembers His Students (2:16)

State Testing Standards in Education (3:50)

Fine Arts in Education (5:50)

Local Action to Preserve Arts in Education (2:52)

Drama Teacher Leaves a Legacy (3:05)

Money for Music Programs (2:29)

Arts: Important to Development of Youth (2:15)

What Is a Good Teacher? (4:16)

Andy Garcia on Drama Education and Acting (6:39)

Songwriter Desmond Child on Fame and Stardom (3:05)

Budget Cuts Eliminate Creative Arts and Thinking (3:07)

Sportscaster Roy Firestone on Jay Jensen and Performing (3:18)

Film Director Brett Ratner on Passion and Teaching (3:56)

Fearlessness and Passion in Life and Work (6:18)

Film Tribute to Drama Teacher Jay Jensen (4:23)

Drama Teacher Nurtures Students' Strengths (2:40)

Arts Essential to a Complete Education (3:34)

Arts Education and Culture (3:07)

Creativity, Ingenuity, and Innovation (2:10)

Purpose of Public Education (4:27)

Arts Education and Standardized Testing (5:23)

Gospel Choir Keeps Kids in School (2:36)

One Teacher Can Make a Difference (4:37)

Arts Are Essential to Life (4:32)

Theater Experiences Provide Alternative Education (3:40)

Scientific Studies Reveal Value of Arts Education (6:01)

How to Advocate for Arts Education (3:12)

Music Programs and Taxpayers (3:01)

Music Keeps Kids in School (3:35)

Donor Support for Music Programs (2:41)

Funding Revives Music Programs (2:19)

Partnerships for Music in Schools (2:59)

Children's Active Involvement in Learning (3:54)

Artists as Teachers Across Curriculum (1:35)

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) (2:27)

Arts Education Offers Alternatives (4:43)

Qualitative Issues and Study of the Arts (2:11)

Marginalization of the Arts in School Systems (4:37)

Relevance of Arts Education (2:49)

Future of Education: Teaching and Assessment (3:39)

Importance of the Arts in School Curriculum (4:23)

Economics of Providing Arts Education (2:25)

Essential Nature of the Arts in the Development of Children's Minds (4:15)

Contribution of the Arts to Higher Levels of Expression (5:08)

What is a Good Art Teacher? (1:39)

Justification for Arts Education (2:40)

Problems With Education in America (1:55)

Standards and Accountability: Bane of Public Education? (2:43)

Debunking the Accountability Fad (4:53)