An official letter acknowledging the receipt of the application for the Marcus Fellow Program in the School of Visual Arts at the University of North Texas (UNT). The letter confirms the successful submission and outlines the next steps in the application process.

A letter from the Administrative Office of the University of North Texas (UNT) providing an update on the application status. The letter informs the applicant that their materials have been received and are currently under review by the Selection Committee. Additionally, it outlines a tentative timeline for the next steps in the application process.

An official letter from the UNT School of Visual Arts Admissions Committee extending heartfelt congratulations to the applicant for successfully securing admission to pursue a Master of Arts in Art Education. The letter highlights the significance of the achievement and provides essential details about the next steps in the enrollment process.

A significant correspondence from the WESTAT Corporation to the esteemed Principal of Mitchell Elementary School. The letter discusses the comprehensive report on the TETAC (Transforming Education Through the Arts Challenge) project, offering strategic insights and evaluation findings.

An impactful letter from the WESTAT Corporation, directly addressing the principal of Greenbriar Elementary School. The document delivers strategic insights and findings from the TETAC project evaluation, fostering collaboration and providing valuable feedback.

A correspondence from the WESTAT Corporation, strategically addressed to the Oakhurst Elementary School Principal. The letter encapsulates insights and findings from the evaluation report on the Transforming Education Through the Arts Challenge (TETAC) project.

A crucial letter addressing the principal of North Hi Mount Elementary School from the WESTAT Corporation. The document unveils strategic insights and findings as part of the TETAC project report.

A detailed letter strategically addressed from the WESTAT Corporation to the Principal of Shady Brook Elementary School. The document encompasses insights, findings, and strategic considerations outlined in the report on the TETAC project.

A crucial communication where the WESTAT Corporation addresses the principal of E.M. Daggett Middle School, presenting a comprehensive report on the TETAC project.

A letter of recommendation extending strong endorsement for an applicant seeking the esteemed Edward and Betty Marcus Fellowship.

An esteemed letter of endorsement, praising the outstanding qualities and accomplishments of an applicant vying for a coveted spot in The Marcus Fellows Program at the School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas (UNT). This comprehensive recommendation underscores the candidate's unique attributes and suitability for the prestigious fellowship.

A clipping from the newsletter In House, University of North Texas, written by Kelley Reese, titled "Graduate art education program cited as "tops" in North America. The article relays that a study conducted by Stanford University and Florida State University recently examined and critiqued the graduate level programs in art education in the United States and Canada and the University of North Texas was cited among the best.

An email correspondence between Marge Desiderato and Ronnie Seay. Desiderato writes to Seay asking how to get encumbered salaries liquidated in the NCAMSC (70053) and that she is not getting a monthly report on the TCA account (74668).

Meeting minutes from the National Arts Education Consortium meeting.

An article written by Mark Stedman, Daily Report for the North Texas Daily, titled "First Nasher Series draws full house." The article mentions Patsy and Raymond Nasher, who for the past forty-years have been building a contemporary sculpture collection. An evening with Raymond Nasher who lectured at the Eagle Student Services Building Lecture Hall brought many people to listen as the lecture was the installment of the Patsy and Raymond Nasher Lecture Series in Contemporary Sculpture and Criticism. Dr. Jack Davis, dean of the College of Visual Arts, anticipates that this annual event will become one of the premier lectures series on a international basis.

A comprehensive document outlining a strategic proposal for the evaluation of the Transforming Education Through the Arts Challenge (TETAC) program. The document delves into the proposed framework, methodologies, and key considerations for assessing the program's effectiveness and impact.

An e-mail from Mike Guillory, intern at ArtsEdge, Kennedy Center, to Nancy Walkup Reynolds, project coordinator at North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. The e-mail is in regards to a feature on North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts' recent report on the Getty Institute and arts education reform on the ArtsEdge website.

An ArtEdge webpage, from March 4, 1998. With the news headlines "NEA Grant Allows Internet and Live Video Connections in Philadelphia Middle Schools," "Getty Institute Announces Arts Education Reform," "National Arts Advocacy Day Conference," "Dramatic Readings: Claire Bloom in Women Observed," and "Transcript of Education Secretary's State of American Education Address."

A comprehensive email conversation, tailored for MAC users, discussing the detailed meeting minutes of the National Steering Committee.

Photocopy of a magazine article written by Melinda A. Mayer, a lecturer in Art Education at the University of North Texas. Mayer states in her article, that the demand for change is everywhere, in education the cry for reform rings from the national to local level. Art educators in schools and museums find signs of shifting theories and practices in the disciplines that shape their teaching. In Mayer's newsletter she examines differing notions in the education mission and how art education has changed over the years.

A newsletter written by Nancy Berry, an associate Professor of Art Education and Art History and Area Coordinator for Art Education / Visual Arts Studies at the University of North Texas, for Art Education, titled "A Focus On Art Museum / School Collaborations." Berry's article questions why it is important for school children to learn work of art from the museum environment and explores the nature of art museums / school collaborations to shed light on the questions.

A online magazine, Principal Magazine, The National Association of Elementary School Principals, serving all elementary and middle school principals. The article titled, "Improving Student Performance through the Arts," was written by Russ Chapman, a principal of Shady Brook Elementary school, one of the consortia schools involved with North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts. Chapman writes that he began his career in elementary school over twenty-five years ago and he never centered his mind that arts education could become a powerful tool for boosting academic performance. Chapman's' article details the comprehensive art education ideas and how it was introduced and implemented.

A comprehensive memorandum outlining strategic initiatives to jump-start the Consortium's evaluation plan. The document offers insights, considerations, and proposed actions to propel the evaluation plan forward.

A letter from Christine M. Ketay to D. Jack Davis informing Davis that the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts is to be a recipient of the President's Award for 1997 during the upcoming Honors Day celebration. There is the same letter but directed towards R. William McCarter. Attached letters are from various people and organizations offering their nomination of NTIEVA for the President's Award.