Remember Kim Schomburg? We recently posted this about the awesome spectrum of her dance residencies in Chicago schools, which cover everything from hip hop to ballet. She shared with us […]
I signed up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program last week. This year, a local farm will deliver a box of fresh seasonal produce to my home in Miami
Hailee Moore contributed to this story. “I learned that everybody can help improve [this community] in their own way.” –Nicholas, 16, Imagine Main Street student Two weeks ago, intern Carrie
What’s better than a poetry book? A poetry book with pictures, of course! Fourth and fifth graders at Glen Flora Elementary showed off their skills in the written AND visual
Ever wonder how freelance artists are paid? Alexis Clements of Hyperallergic fills us in on this blog post. We’ve been hearing a lot of coverage on the recognition of arts
Summer school is changing its image from a rigorous exercise in catch-up for under performing students to an enriching experience for kids at every level of success. This great article
Not surprisingly, arts education is changing in the midst of today’s technology. This blog post in the Chronicle of Higher Education makes the pros and cons of these technologies very
Two residencies, two genres of dance, one teaching artist: Kim Schomburg has been busy the past several months teaching students at Caldwell Elementary School and Buckingham Special Education Center how
Maurice Elias, a professor at the Rutger’s Psychology department, reflects on the growing concerns involved with teaching at-risk youth and preparing teachers for urban schools. Of course, issues surrounding this
I came across a thought piece in the Atlantic this morning asking this very question. I may be biased because I intend to become a musician, but I feel that