A newspaper clipping featuring an article on educators struggling to make good schools a reality for every student and the funders who get to decide if a program is worth the money or not. The main task is sending messages to the people to about what education should be and how to create better schools.

A newspaper clipping featuring an article on University of North Texas graduate and artist, Laurie Gowland, announcing her completion of bronze sculptures for the entrance to the Hunter's Ridge, a Denton residential subdivision. As a graduate student in fine arts, Ms. Gowland returns to Denton to lead the Hurst-Euless-Bedford section of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts.

A clipping from an article in the Denton Record-Chronicle featuring a local artist and her work. Laurie Gowland, a UNT graduate and bronze sculptor, did work for a subdivision in Denton and regularly leads the Hurst-Euless-Bedford section of the NTIEVA program.

A hand-written report of collected data from the Getty Center and North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts discipline-based art education project. The report totals up the proposals submitted to a variety of foundations that have rejected or supported the art education reform. The data begins during the 1990 year and follows through 1994 tallying up all the continued or discontinued supports from their consortia.

A fax from Harriet Laney to Deborah Dobbins about the Cash Match funding from the consortium groups and other funding. Each ISD involved is listed and the amount is totaled above.

A fax from Vicki J. Rosenberg to D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter with questions about the strategic planning grant proposal for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts.

An official letter from the Associate Dean at the University of North Texas (UNT), conveying the exciting news of GRE score approval and successful admission.

A document that details the Greater Denton Arts Council grant program, with the programs goals, who is eligible to apply, the programs limitations, requirements, deadlines, evaluation and so forth. The last page is a Grant Deadline Reminder with a deadline of April 1, 1991. The date is circled and off to the side is a handwritten note that reads, "Dr. Davis, FYI."

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Russ Chapman, Principal Lakewood Elementary. In regards Chapman being unable to attend either of the principal's sessions during the 1991 Summer Institute and that the institute was a real success due to the great measure of the contributions of the classroom teachers and art specialists, named as such, Marilyn Duncan, Laurie Bargsley and Pam Stephens. McCarter and Davis end the letter that each school teacher are to complete a plan for the DBAE implementation into their classrooms and that Chapman is to review the plan with his staff.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Cason, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Janice Wiggins, Dallas ISD. Iin regards of Dallas' participation in the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. McCarter and Cason write that after reviewing their budget they have found that they will be able to fund one team from DISD at 100% for the first year at the Institute, yet after one year they are unsure that they'll be able to get more funding from the Getty Center to allow Dallas as a consortium. Included at the end of the letter is a mock-up of what Dallas will be entitled to during their Summer institute Services.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Harriet Laney. The letter is forwarded of the one McCarter had sent to Janice Wiggins. McCarter mentions that Janice Wiggins appears to have excessive demands by the district, and he would like to discuss options of relieving Wiggins of some of her responsibilities.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Janice Wiggins, Dallas ISD. McCarter mentions that Wiggins appears to have excessive demands by the district, and he would like to discuss options of relieving Wiggins of some of her responsibilities. McCarter asks Wiggins if she could give them any names of appropriate individuals who would help with some of the pressure. McCarter then mentions an agreement between Dr. Marvin Edwards and the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, stating that Edwards could provide six art teachers who will devote time towards the DBAE program, and ask Wiggins if Edwards or other officials could be reminded of the commitment and honor it. If the Institute is not able to document the in-kind contribution by the district, NTIEVA is in trouble with both the Getty and the Marcus Foundation. McCarter ends the letter saying he'll call in the next few days to discuss the best course of action. Copied on the letter is Jack Davis.

Photocopy of a letter from Bruce Burton, Office of Advancement to Jack Davis, co-director of North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is in regards to the grant proposal to Sid W. Richardson Foundation that the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts is planning to make and Burton offers suggestions that he believes Davis should look at. cc'd on the letter is James "Jim" J. Muro.

Photocopy of a letter from Carol Hinkley Thompson, Office of Advancement University of North Texas to Jack Davis, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. In regards to, Davis and his staff meeting up with Brent Berryman, UNT alumnus and Director of FTV Foundation, Alex Bickley and the Project Seed representatives. Thompson asks that Davis keep her informed of anything future involvement with guests after visiting the UNT Campus and has been in touch with Berryman, who has begun putting things together for his Chairman. Thompson also writes that David Wallace, another UNT alumnus is also working on an education reform and is looking to visit the campus soon.

Photocopy of a letter from Cassandra Broadus, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Sylvia Russell, Pilot Point Art Supervisor. In regards to Broadus modeling a DBAE, discipline-based art education, lesson for the teachers and participants at the meeting in Pilot Point and hoping they picked up something they will be able to use for their own classrooms. Broadus ends the letter with details about the upcoming visitation with a man named Vicente, for a "Potter on the Porch" lesson.

Photocopy of a letter from Clovis C. Morrisson, Jr. to Dr. William McCarter about McCarter's endorsement of the NTIEVA Goal as a part of the Centennial Capital Campaign. The endorsement will be included in the campaign's Case Statement.

Photocopy of a letter from D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter to Bob Crow concerning materials that were covered in a previous presentation. They are sending Crow copies of the information they covered in order to give him a better understanding of the NTIEVA program.They also express that they hope to have the Amon Carter Foundation involved in the program.

A letter from D. Jack Davis to Richard Huff about enclosing a copy of a grant proposal for the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The grant proposal is not attached to the document.

A letter from D. Jack Davis and R. William McCarter to Nancy Carico dated February 8, 1988, inviting Carico to a planning conference for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts.

Photocopy of a letter from Don R. Roberts, Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD, to Bill McCarter and Jack Davis, co-directors of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, in regards to FWISD's commitment to NTIEVA. Their Associate Director, Beverly Fletcher, will contribute at least 10% of her time during the 1991 - 1992 calendar year to activities related to staff development and implementation efforts. Along with thirteen art specialists devoting a substantial amount of time toward the DBAE program.

A letter from Harriet Laney to Anita Stipnecks about enclosing the Summer 1996 North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts participant forms. Attached documents include the forms.

A letter from Harriet Laney to Beverly Fletcher about enclosing participant forms for the Summer 1996 North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Attached documents include the forms and participant attendance sheets.

A letter from Harriet Laney to D. Jack Davis about information about the Cash Match and Income Statement that needs to be faxed to Deborah Dobbins. Also discussed are other budget related issues.

A letter from Harriet Laney to Jan Schronk about enclosing the Summer 1996 North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts participant forms. Attached documents include the forms.