Photocopy of a letter from Bill McCarter and Nancy Cason, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Chad Woolery, Deputy Superintendent of Dallas ISD. Appreciating the concern shown by the DISD's administration and the school board about preserving the visual arts program in Dallas Public Schools. McCarter and Cason write that Dallas is one of six consortium districts participating in the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, NTIEVA, program. NTIEVA provides intensive summer institute training in discipline-based art education for elementary principals, art specialists, classroom teachers, and museum educators, while also assisting the implementation of integrative art programs during the school year. Public schools such as, T.D. Marshall, Colonial Learning Center, Lida Hooe, Maple Lawn and Sidney Lanier have sent teams to the summer institute program, along with other schools in attendance as well. McCarter and Cason finish the letter with how successful their institute is, writing that they've served a total of twenty elementary schools, impacting 500 teachers and 12,500 students, and that they're excited about their partnership with Dallas.

A newspaper clipping published in the Wise County Messenger, with the headline "An eye for the Arts Mary Copeland selected for grant." Mary Copeland has been chosen to participate in the University of North Texas Marcus Fellows Program that helps promote art education throughout the state of Texas. The Edward and Betty Marcus foundation has funded nearly $600,000 to the NT Marcus Fellows Program for graduate students enrolled at UNT to develop innovative ways to teach art and art appreciation.

A provisional report drawn up by the University of North Texas to describe the goals for a capital campaign / fundraising effort. The report goes into detailed expectations of funding and monetary acquisition from companies and foundations to support programs currently being worked on at UNT.

A provisional report drawn up by the University of North Texas to describe the goals for a capital campaign / fundraising effort. The report goes into detailed expectations of funding and monetary acquisition from companies and foundations to support programs currently being worked on at UNT.

A proposal to the Edward and Betty Marcus Foundation by the Dallas Museum of Art for the support of a program titled 'Learning to Look'.

A letter from D. Jack Davis, Vice Provost, University of North Texas and Co-director, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, to Harriet Laney, Office Manager, NTIEVA, about bringing up the Daburn printing deal with the Dean's Council in regards to printing policy.

A letter from Blaine Brownell, Provost, University of North Texas, to D. Jack Davis, Vice Provost of UNT and Co-Director of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, about developing proposed changes to UNT's communication and publishing policies. These changes including exceptions in special circumstances, exemptions for materials paid for with grants, and to allow senior administrators to order limited quantities of executive style stationery.

An e-mail from Valsin Marmillion to art educators about marketing plans and strategies for the National Specialty Program. Attached documents include a questionnaire.

A detailed document, presenting a statement by the Center for Educational Innovation titled "What It Means for New York's School Children."

A letter showcasing the tangible impact of the Edward and Betty Marcus Foundation's generosity. The document, accompanied by an attached check, highlights the Foundation's commitment to empowering NTIEVA's Advocacy Project, paving the way for transformative initiatives in arts education.

A letter showcasing the tangible impact of the Edward and Betty Marcus Foundation's generosity. The document, accompanied by an attached check, highlights the Foundation's commitment to empowering NTIEVA's Advocacy Project, paving the way for transformative initiatives in arts education.