Research and Policy

As the national voice for theatre and education, AATE works with a number of other arts and arts education organizations to improve and advocate for theatre education. Some of the resources below are the results of such collaborations, and others are gleaned from research collected by AATE and other organizations whose missions are aligned with ours.

National Standards for Theatre Education

Arts Education Unified Statement: Arts Education Creating Student Success In School, Work and Life
(a position paper signed by over 60 national organizations for education and arts education.)

Arts Education Partnership State Arts Education Policy Database

Americans for the Arts Arts Education Research

Americans for the Arts National Arts Policy Database

AATE believes theatre is essential in people's lives. Visit the links below for information and research about the vital importance of theatre education.

Benefits of Theatre Education

The following sections of the website are currently under construction. Please check back frequently for updated resources, and visit our Resources Page for other recommended sites.

The Current State of Theatre Education in U.S. Schools (coming soon)

NCLB and the Arts (coming soon)