Doug Israel is the Director of Research and Policy for The Center for Arts Education. In that role, he directs the organization’s government affairs, public policy, research, and advocacy work. As part of CAE’s campaign to ensure that all of New York City’s 1.1 million public school students receive a quality arts education, Mr. Israel focuses on educating policymakers and the public about the need for arts education as an essential part of a well-rounded education and an essential contributor to children’s health and well-being.