jan 1, 1871 - Walter Smith Becomes the State Director for Art Education in Massachusetts

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Walter Smith was appointed the state director for art education in Massachusetts. He implemented a state-mandated drawing curriculum in public schools, making Massachusetts the first U.S. state to require drawing education for all students.

Impact: This marked the first statewide integration of formal art education in the United States, making art education a fundamental part of the public school system.

Source:
Stankiewicz, M. A. (2001). "Anyone Can Learn to Draw." In M. A. Stankiewicz, Roots of Art Education Practice (pp. 1–23). Davis Publications.

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