Congratulations! Silvina Mizrahi joined the Open Door Arts family last year, as a teaching artist, bringing joyful, accessible, and engaging visual arts classes to high school students in two of our partner Boston Public Schools. Last year, Silvina brought her students' work outside of the school walls and into the community through a public art installation, and this year, she is co-leading the development of a new curriculum for our pilot career development program, Career CREATE. She is a brilliant artist and incredibly skilled teacher, but most importantly, she creates a space where each of her students can recognize and step into their light. We are so grateful to have her on our team and can't wait to continue learning from and building with her! #EmployeeoftheYear https://lnkd.in/esk7xMAK
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Exploring Visual Cultures in Art Education. Visual arts education provides a unique opportunity to engage with cultural diversity through the exploration of visual cultures. By incorporating visual cultures in learning, educators can create inclusive and supportive learning environments where students' cultural backgrounds are recognized, valued, and celebrated. Visual arts education holds two distinct advantages in the realm of learning. Firstly, it deals with visual elements, thereby enhancing the learning process. Secondly, it encompasses a diverse array of visual cultures, consisting of artifacts rich in symbolism and meaning. These resources can be effectively utilized to create differentiated instructional approaches. While students from diverse cultural backgrounds bring with them a wealth of experiences, perspectives, and traditions that enrich the fabric of our communities however, they often experience detachment and isolation in their adopted countries due to assimilation. This detachment and isolation lead to a lack of belonging among students, hindering their learning progress and overall educational experience. #VisualArtEducation #CulturalAppreciation #CreativeLearning #CulturalHeritage #culturaldiversity
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The sudden closure of UArts left me devastated. It's been challenging to process, representing another blow to the arts & culture sector. While arts organizations have always operated on the brink of closure, witnessing it actually happen brings a stark new reality into focus. I've seen firsthand, during my time at New Rep (sadly another lost org), how funding for the arts is perpetually scarce and barely covers overhead costs. And despite not having visited in over a decade, the loss of UArts still stings deeply. My hope for future graduates is that they continue pursuing their dreams and take chances in the arts. Even though I no longer practice professionally, I've realized that I use my arts degree daily! It shaped my mindset to: 🎨💡 Creative Problem-Solving: I constantly ask, "What else could this look like?" 🤔💖 Emotional Intelligence: I always consider, "How do we want people to feel/think/experience in this moment?" This has also taught me to appreciate beautiful moments, not just in art but in everything. 🔄💪 Resilience: I embrace the "yes, and..." philosophy. There are no dead ends, only opportunities to try a different approach. 🤝🎭 Collaboration: In theater, we do everything as a team. This collaborative spirit has become integral to who I am. And yes, stage managers do make coffee! ☕
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Did you catch the new ground-breaking report about arts education from Royal Shakespeare Company? ---------------------- It found that children's academic, social and emotional development was significantly impacted by exposure to the Arts; the difference in children who were enabled to take part in arts learning vs children who didn't have access was astounding. RSC Director of Creative Learning, Jacqui O’Hanlon, made it clear. "Arts education plays a significant role in improving the life-chances of young people." She also mentioned the importance of equal access. "We know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. We want all young people to be resilient and feel confident in their ability to overcome challenges and solve problems." ---------------------- This is why we do what we do at ERIC. We need to make sure there is enough creative education out there for everyone and we need to also make sure everyone knows where to find it. Read the full report via the link in the comments below 👇
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Helping all leaders be more equitable and inclusive I I help you use diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen your organisation's culture I Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainer, facilitator & speaker
Honestly, I feel sad 😢. I just read this article and it truly hit home for me. According to the Runnymede Trust and Freelands Foundation, only 2.3% of artists referenced in GCSE art and design exam papers are from Black or South Asian backgrounds. 🤯 This lack of representation is alarming and quite personal to me as a former music teacher. Because for me the arts and music are intricately connected. 🎶 Music, like art, lets students explore their passions and allows them to express themselves in a way no other subjects can offer. My students loved the diversity I brought to the classroom, but I knew there was a wider issue at play. The curriculum we were given to teach did not reflect the richness of our multicultural society. I remember a particularly bright student who once asked me, “Miss, why don’t we learn about any Black composers?” Her question was like a punch to the gut. 👊🏿 Here was a young mind eager to see herself in the curriculum, but the curriculum did not see her. 👈🏿 That moment made me realise how important it is for our educational content to reflect the diversity of our students. ❗ Representation matters—it validates identities and inspires greatness. ❗ We need to ensure that our students see themselves in their studies. Not just by including a token artist from a minority background but by integrating diverse voices and perspectives into the fabric of our education system. ❓ I’m curious, how does this under-representation make you feel? What steps do you think we can take to ensure a more inclusive curriculum? Together, I am hopeful we can push for a curriculum that celebrates all voices and backgrounds. 🙏🏿 Looking forward to your thoughts and stories! To read the full story visit: https://bit.ly/arteth #DiversityInEducation #InclusiveCurriculum #RepresentationMatters #ArtEducation #EducationalLeadership #SchoolImprovement #TeachingInclusion #BlackVoices #EducationReform #DEI
Minority ethnic artists under-represented in GCSE curriculum at ‘shocking’ level
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Connecticut Arts Administrator of the Year, Department Chair, Choral Director, with Passion for Arts Education and Student Development
The rise in advocacy for arts programming is growing due to changes in school budgets. One of the reasons that state government funding needs are shifting is due to employment trends. With new initiatives towards career readiness, early college credit, and STEM requirements, arts programming continues to diminish in our schools. Create CA designed a tool called the ‘Advocate’s North Star’ document to guide schools in securing #arts for students! “Understand current arts data, make recommendations to your school #leadership, offer solutions, work with your #community, and provide our ample resources to decision-makers to develop sustainable plans for visual and performing arts courses.” Some of the documents are specific to California, however most like the one below, can be used universally. Download the larger document and use the guide using through link https://lnkd.in/dUYnXgV7
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As we settle into week two of Black History Month 📚✊🏾, it’s a time of reflection, celebration, and, importantly, education. In the spirit of fostering understanding and driving meaningful conversations around the complexities of our shared history and its impact on today’s educational landscape, I’m thrilled to share a special resource with you all 🌟. 📒 Introducing the FREE eBook: "A Talk to Teachers" Interactive Notebook 📖✨. It's not just a read; it's an experience—a call to educators to revolutionize our classrooms and teaching methods. ✏ Crafted for a deep, reflective journey into Baldwin's educational insights, this workbook is specifically designed for interactive use, making it a perfect companion for tablet users or those using notebook apps like Goodnotes or OneNote. 🔥 Dive deep into Baldwin's insights with interactive reflections, prompts, and activities designed to challenge and inspire. This workbook is your key to unlocking a powerful dialogue on education, equity, and change. 🆘 But here’s where I need YOUR help: Share this post, tag a teacher or an educator who's making a difference, or share your story on how Baldwin's words have inspired you. Let’s create a ripple effect of knowledge and empowerment. 👉 Grab your FREE copy now and join the movement: https://lnkd.in/dEhvPcB4. Together, we can honor Baldwin's legacy and work towards an education system that uplifts every student. Let's make Baldwin's vision viral! 🌟 #theLuminescentLeader #EdChat #BlackHistoryMonth #EducationalEquity #JamesBaldwin #InnovationInEducation
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Why should we keep CREATIVE ARTS EDUCATION FREE? Some pretty good reasons in this vid. That's aside from: 🔶 3 million jobs in the creative industries last year 🔶 A crisis with the talent pipeline becoming elite 🔶 Progress 8 overtaking the curriculum 🔶 Creative Arts being marginalised - the state is not serving its young 🔶 Where do children access humanity if not with art? 🔶 Benefits of studying creative arts include: social skills, creative and innovative thinking, teamwork, self-confidence and holistic and emotional development plus many more! So don't we all have a responsibility to come together, break down the barriers, rebuild the messaging, raise awareness and create a blueprint for change? At BN1 Arts that is our mission. Thanks to Peter Kyle, Martin Wright, Jason Pennycooke, 💫Bee Adamic, Adam Bushell, Siggi Mwastote, and Mia Bird for their powerful words. 🙏
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Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is this week, February 5-9! Learn about how to get involved at the link below, including: ➡ Teaching and planning resources ➡ Week of Action ideas for in and out of the classroom ➡ How to submit student work for the video showcase The goal of these activities is to challenge racism and oppression by providing students with vocabulary, tools, and historical strategies needed to inspire action for themselves and their communities. In light of increasing educational censorship of Black history across the country, it’s more important now than ever to organize and #TeachTruth. It’s critical that students learn honest, real history in order to work together toward creating a more just future. https://lnkd.in/gFsDrh8U #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool
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#Fridaythoughts Do you take your child to #art classes? This is my daughter, and she has been attending art classes since she was four. Why? - It helps her manage her #emotions - It teaches her new #perspectives - It gives her an understanding of #aesthetics - It helps with her #communication skills. There is a lot of research about the positive influence of art on children’s development. It is a fact that art helps improve cognitive skills, self-esteem, assertiveness, and resilience in adolescence. #TheNetherlands, where I studied a master's program in art and society, approaches the topic strategically. Art education is a part of the #school curriculum, and pupils in primary and secondary education come into contact with art and culture through artistic subjects in various forms. The data also showed that pupils who attended art classes at school asked their parents to take them to #museums later. I am sure we all know that art is good for children. However, an important aspect for me is that, besides personal development, #art helps kids learn and #appreciate art (in all its forms) in adulthood. I strongly encourage you to find art classes near you. Often, #museums offer free activities for children on weekends. Try it, and get ready to discover a whole new world.
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I've been playing with visualizing the inclusive planning process — with post-its, of course! If our typical planning process identifies our goal, where we are now, and the path from where we are now towards that goal, it might look something like this: 🔴 ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ 🎯 (now) (path) (goal) And to make the planning inclusive of a wider range of students' interests and support needs, we can then— 🧱 FORTIFY THE PATH: include practices that support neurodivergent students, like visual schedules and a break routine 💭 BROADEN OUR GOAL: think more expansively about what the end point may look like, to allow more students to reach it with success ➰ ENVISION MULTIPLE PATHS: brainstorm other ways students can participate, engage, and incorporate their interests along the way Let's see how the arts educators New Jersey Performing Arts Center take to this inclusive planning model tomorrow... (I'll report back!) #InclusiveEducation #LessonPlanning #ArtsEducation
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