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BYU Introduces New Media Education Master's Program

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University is now offering a Master's in Media Education. This program will prepare future leaders in the media education movement by giving them a solid background in film criticism and educational pedagogy. More »

Arts Education in the News: Former basketball coach is catalyst for new arts center

An inspiring article in The Christian Science Monitor offers hope to people who are interested in arts education. Principal William Skilling, who had never attended a school arts performance, drew on his coaching skills to spearhead a drive for an arts center at a new high school in Byron Center, Michigan. He persuaded the school board and private sponsors to double the arts faculty and build a state-of-the-art theater that hosts productions for students and community members. Click here for a link to the article! More »

Film Education in the News: Film classes bring new films to the classroom

An article in the Christian Science Monitor discusses how a growing number of partnerships nationwide between high schools and arts organizations are giving students the opportunity to watch classic films with a critical eye. Click here for the link to an online version of the article. More »

Call for Instructional Materials!

The Media Education Database is calling for quality instructional materials. If you are interested in submitting your materials, please click here for more information. More »