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1680 Duke Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 838-6722
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Are students receiving less arts education? How well do students know their arts? Learn more.

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A new report examines whether schools have been focusing on students nearing proficiency at the expense of low- and high-achieving students. Learn more.

Why Public Education?

Public education in the United States means:

A tuition-free education for all students
The promise of equal educational opportunities no matter race, religion or ability
A commitment to high standards and high expectations for all students
A system of governance that ensures public accountability
A benefit to society by teaching democratic principles and common values

Por qué Educación Pública?

La educación pública en Estados Unidos significa:

Una educación gratuita para todos los estudiantes
Una promesa de oportunidades educativas iguales sin importar la raza, la religión o la habilidad.
Un compromiso con altos niveles y altas expectativas para todos los estudiantes.
Un sistema gobernante que asegura la responsabilidad pública.
Un beneficio a la sociedad que se da enseñando principios democráticos y valores comunes.

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