AEP has recently finished production on a new arts education advocacy DVD that offers reflections on the past and perspectives on the future of arts education from key leaders of education, arts, and philanthropic organizations. This 12 minute DVD features the voices of leaders from organizations such as the National School Boards Association, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the Ford Foundation, National Association of Elementary School Principals, Young Audiences, and more. AEP created for Visions of the Future: Education in the Arts for partnership organizations to use in advocacy efforts when trying to reach local and state policy makers and other community leaders. As a bonus to this DVD, AEP has added The Arts and Children: A Success Story, an advocacy video produced by AEP in 1996 featuring Meryl Streep. Previously that video was only available in VHS format. This powerful video still holds up with a strong message that the arts are vital in the lives of young people, and makes a perfect complement to Visions of the Future. For more information, and to order a copy, CLICK HERE.