Coalition seeks to stop proposed cuts in arts education and other courses targeted by lawmakers More than two dozen professional organizations and groups representing educators have formed a new coalition to advocate for school programs that go beyond reading, science and math. The College, Career and Citizenship Readiness Coalition will push for federal support of comprehensive education in all core academic subjects, including physical education and health education. It is a response to efforts by the Obama administration and Congress to trim support for arts, history, civics, geography and other subject areas that fall outside the three Rs and science education. “These… Read More