Arts education in California has been historically under-funded. But as early as this fall, these programs are getting a major boost in dollars – one billion dollars this year. That’s thanks to Proposition 28, which voters approved last year. But some in the arts see big challenges ahead for this new statewide investment. Here to explain is Karen D’Souza, a reporter for the education news site Ed Source.  

<p>Arts education in California has been historically under-funded. But as early as this fall, these programs are getting a major boost in dollars – one billion dollars this year. That’s thanks to Proposition 28, which voters approved last year. But some in the arts see big challenges ahead for this new statewide investment. Here to explain is Karen D’Souza, a reporter for the education news site Ed Source.  </p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>