Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter, co-director of North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Gail Davit. In regards of scheduling a two-week summer institute at the Dallas Museum of Art teachers in the Dallas Independent School District. McCarter is hoping that the DMA could provide a laboratory for the fellows to have a "capstone" experience that would benefit the DMA, NTIEVA, DISD and the Marcus Foundation from such a collaboration. An issue McCarter addresses is finding the money to pay the teachers for attending, possibly a shared cost between the district and NTIEVA, he ends the letter saying many details have to be worked out. A cover sheet is at the end of the faxed letter.

A shipment form sent by D. Jack Davis to John Paul Batiste for the Evaluation Report Form. It is signed by Harriet Laney.

An executive summary written by the University of North Texas to summarize their impending goals and strategies as they undertake a capital campaign to achieve $25 million. The Centennial Capital Campaign will focus on the solicitation and acquisition of monetary gifts from private sources for the ideal goal for the University to expand as it is continuously growing. Many of the private sources will be North Texas alumni, corporations, private foundations and friends of the University. Incorporated in the summary is a schedule for the campaign.

Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Cason, NTIEVA to Beverly Fletcher, Art Supervisor, Fort Worth ISD., in regards to how well the school year has gotten off to, and despite the budgetary limitations, teachers and art specialists have already reported success and enthusiasm working together and the improvement of the children. McCarter and Cason would like to remind Fletcher of upcoming "renewal" sessions for the 1990 and 1991 Institute participants and other art specialists belong to the district. The first event will be held October 19th, at the UNT Art Department to discuss practical ideas on talking with kids about art and ways of introducing art history to children, however, they will be unable to pay the teachers to attend these renewal sessions but a lunch will be provided.

A detailed letter addressed to the Art Coordinator from the Director and Co-director, spotlighting the commendable work conducted by the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The letter is accompanied by an attached document outlining the schools actively participating in these initiatives.

An enlightening newspaper column penned by guest columnist Amy Lewis. Titled "Art Education Builds Critical Thinking Skills," this insightful piece explores the profound impact of art education in nurturing and enhancing critical thinking skills among students. Lewis articulates the connection between artistic expression and cognitive development, highlighting the invaluable role of art in shaping well-rounded individuals.