REP. JOHN LEWIS ENCOURAGES SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PICTURING AMERICA INITIATIVE

Today, Rep. John Lewis encouraged schools throughout Georgia’s 5th Congressional District to take part in a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) program called “Picturing America” which engages student interest in American history through art.  Already 121 schools and libraries in Atlanta have engaged in the program.  Those schools will receive 40 high-quality reproductions depicting many of America’s most historic pieces of art as well as an in-depth resource guide to help teachers build lesson plans around the art.  The deadline to submit an application is October 31st.

“I am pleased,” said Rep. John Lewis, “that so many young people, teachers and schools in my district, will benefit from this initiative.  Art is a valuable part of a well-rounded education that opens new doors to learning.  So many schools have had to cut art programs.  I applaud the National Endowment for the Humanities developing this innovative initiative which places art back in the curriculum and uses it as a tool to support the academic goals of a school.”

Over 26,000 schools and public libraries across the country will participate in this program.

For more information, visit www.PicturingAmerica.neh.gov

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