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Curtis, Thomas E. – 1986
The purpose of this research was to examine policies and curriculum practices in performing arts secondary schools in the United States. Data were obtained from a survey (including questionnaires, opinionnaires, interviews, and observations) conducted among 55 schools (total number existent in 1980) and visits to 11 selected institutions in the…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Curriculum Design, Magnet Schools
Peer reviewedCurtis, Thomas E. – NASSP Bulletin, 1987
Discusses performing arts high schools that train students in general education and music, visual arts, theater, and dance. Enumerates purposes, advantages (mainly, a challenging and motivating atmosphere with opportunities to concentrate in one area), and problems (funding, understaffing, academic standards, and admission criteria). Advises…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Expectation, Financial Needs, High Schools
