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
It’s July (already? Seriously?), the sun is shining and class is out, but, as always, our UG staff is hard at work developing inspirational and meaningful arts programs for schools
After participating all year in an after-school music production program, these students were ready to rock and roll when Tribeca Flashpoint Academy offered them a recording session at their downtown
It’s no secret that rhythmic talent abounds at one of our awesome community schools, Whittier Elementary on the Lower West Side, and this video definitely proves it! Students there got
That’s correct. It happened with teaching artist Ewa Bloch at South Shore Fine Arts Academy! Ewa worked with 15 kindergarten students to expand on their in-class discussions about DNA…by making
Over the last 30 years, and particularly in the last decade after the passing of “No Child Left Behind”, many schools turned their focuses to reading and math proficiency. As
Students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School definitely have some literary chops – and what better way to show them off than through a compilation poetry book? Created with the help
These younguns at Barbara Vick Early Childhood Center are…okay, first of all, adorable. But also talented artists and dedicated students – just look at that focus! Working with Urban Gateways
We’re continuing our staff interview series with the friendliest Executive Assistant you could ever meet, Ellie O’Hagan. After a month overseas visiting her son and adorable new granddaughter, Ellie has