Photocopy of a clipping from Parade Magazine, featuring an article titled, "10 Things You Can Do To Make Our Schools Better," by Vartan Gregorian. Gregorian will become the President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York in June, 1997. Gregorian is one of the leading authorities on education in America and has written a list about some things concerned individuals can do right now to better the schools and education in the area. The 10th thing on Gregorian's list is to restore the arts as a major element in education. "We've made a tremendous mistake in diminishing or eliminating art, music and dance as fluff or frills."

A letter from Leilani Lattin Duke to past and present Regional Institute Directors, in regards to the notification of the Getty's new president and CEO. The new president named is Dr. Barry Munitz, who Duke and colleagues say are delighted because of Munitz distinguishes career as an educator. cc'd are Julie Abel and Vicki Rosenberg.

Letter to William McCarter addressing an enclosed grant offer from the Getty Education Institute for the Arts, October through December 1997.

A letter from Cynthia E. Rallis to D. Jack Davis, Phillip C. Diebel and R. William McCarter about approving funds from the National Specialty Program to be used by the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Attached documents include a expenses sheet, a budget narrative and reporting guidelines.

A comprehensive email conversation documenting the strategic discussions and considerations surrounding the compilation of a National Expert Candidates List.