Saturday, September 20, 2014

Following passage of legislation sponsored by Congressional Arts Caucus and STEAM Caucus member Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) in 2010, now each September, the country celebrates “Arts in Education Week.” This year during Arts in Education Week, the STEAM Caucus joined forces with the newly-formed Maker Caucus to brief members, staff, and interested organizations on 3D printing—and what’s happening at the intersection of art and technology in schools. Numerous activities occurred across the country, including at Americans for the Arts, the National PTA, the Arts Education Network Council, and the Arts Education Partnership—all highlighting the importance of the arts in schools.