This paper seeks to bridge visual arts education and educational policy decisions to improve student learning in the visual arts. Moving this agenda forward will require the National Art Education Association's (NAEA) Board of Directors and its constituency groups to commit to (1) use the organization's resources and intellectual capital to inform arts education practices and policy decisions, and (2) work within and beyond the NAEA infrastructure to improve student learning. Implementation of the agenda will require the alignment of NAEA initiatives and programmatic activities with educational needs. The NAEA resources mentioned in the paper have been used in many school districts to improve student learning in the visual arts. The paper cites resources developed by other education stakeholders that share common goals with NAEA. It is designed to assist legislators, departments of education, school boards, superintendents, principals, parents, the business community, and education organizations in the development and administration of policy decisions designed to improve student learning. It discusses curriculum, instruction, and assessment, professional development, and teacher preparation standards. (Contains 18 references.) (BT)