Chicago Public Schools are working to increase dedicated arts instruction times and the number of certified arts instructors in their schools.
The full Arts Education Plan can be accessed here:
http://www.cpsartsplan2012.com/
News coverage of the plan can be viewed here:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/15768307-418/arts-education-to-get-more-emphasis-under-emanuel-school-plan.html
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-15/entertainment/chi-culture-plan-emphasizes-arts-in-schools-20121015_1_arts-education-chicago-cultural-plan-arts-instruction