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Arts Access Initiative To Expand Programs In 11 HISD Schools

HISD, Travel & Culture May 14, 2015 at 7:30 am

Earlier this week, HISD announced the first concrete programs created under the Arts Access Initiative. The initiative, which is organized by the local nonprofit Young Audiences of Houston, focuses on creating opportunities for arts education in Houston’s public schools. In 2013-2014, the initiative conducted preliminary research in HISD K-8 schools. InformedRead More

Strategies to Make Art Come Alive for Kids

Strategies to Make Art Come Alive for Kids

Recommendations, Travel & Culture January 9, 2015 at 8:30 am

Some time ago, we posted a piece about the importance of arts education and a recent study measuring its effects. In response to that same study, The Huffington Post‘s Sarah Virginia White wrote an article advising parents on how to optimize museum tours for their children. In addition to aRead More

Episcopal High School’s Jay Berckley Espouses the Value of the Arts in the Well Rounded Student

Episcopal High School’s Jay Berckley Espouses the Value of the Arts in the Well Rounded Student

Private Schools, Recommendations, Schools December 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm

How has Episcopal High School managed to earn accolades and recognition locally & nationally? The school’s Dean of Arts, Jay Berckley, would likely use two words to describe EHS’ Arts program’s goals: vision and intention. The view from Mr. Berckley’s office is quaint. The sun is shining brightly and theRead More

Study: Arts Education has Measurable Positive Effects

Study: Arts Education has Measurable Positive Effects

As an undergraduate at Rice – an excellent school across the board, but particularly known for its STEM programs – I had many encounters with engineering students who disliked studying the arts. They would tell me they simply didn’t see the point – where were the practical applications? With theRead More