In 2007 the release of the groundbreaking report on the state of arts education in our schools – “Within Our Power: The Progress, Plight and Promise of Arts Education for Every Child,” documented the status and condition of arts education in the state. The findings and recommendations contained in the report became the road map for providing access to and equity in arts education for all of our children. This presentation will delve into the 2011 update to the Census Report reviewing changes in the last five years regarding policy, resources, students, teachers and community as well as new recommendations for creating change.