Artist
for Literacy's mission is to influence community, public and private
sector support for literacy, and to enrich the lives of reading
challenged youth and adults by responding to the need for dynamic
and innovative learning tools that foster literary and artistic
appreciation, critical thinking, increased confidence, curiosity,
and life-long learning.
Artists for Literacy engages artists in the issue of literacy
and channels their contributions into effective tools for teachers
and students.
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art
inspired by literature has the power to transcend boundaries
of class, race, culture, and age, and to inspire life-long
learning
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literacy
is an urgent social justice concern
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an
individual's literacy competency is directly linked to his/her
economic achievement and participation in the political process
and civic life
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all
individuals have the right and capacity to access and enjoy
literature
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all
individuals can benefit from learning tools and materials
that promote meaningful exchange and dialogue, and that accommodate
varied learning styles
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our
work should be informed by and compliment our partnerships
with learners, educators, families, and practitioners.
Our
broad strategies
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engaging
artists and musicians in supporting literacy through contributions
of content to our multimedia learning tools
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incorporating
research-based educational methodology from project-based
learning, popular education, and a thinking curriculum
all proven to be effective in promoting life-long learning,
inquiry, problem solving, and other higher-order thinking
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involving
learners in the design, production, and evaluation of learning
tools
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building
partnerships and alliances with practitioners in the literacy,
education, and research fields
- maintaining an active
presence in the media to raise awareness and support for literacy
efforts nationwide
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producing
high quality CDs/DVDs that feature songs inspired by literature
to raise funds and support for our education and outreach
component
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creating
accessible, innovative arts-and music-based learning tools
which enable learners to participate more fully and to experience
themselves as intellectually and socially engaged
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