Parents, teachers and students urge Rossville Con School District to keep full-time band teacher At a Rossville Con School District board meeting, parents, teachers and students urged the board to avoid converting the full-time band teacher to a part-time role, citing program sustainability and student belonging; a board member asked Superintendent Dr. Hanaway to review the position for next year.

The Rossville Con School District faces a pivotal decision as parents, teachers, and students rally to keep the beloved band program from being cut to part-time, emphasizing its vital role in fostering community and creativity.

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This mission could have been just dry data and measurements.

We got joy and wonder as well. Because of the Arts.
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🎨✨ 4th graders explored the Norton Museum of Art today! From Picasso to Kahlo, they studied masterpieces up close and experimented with watercolor techniques to inspire their own creations for the Curriculum Showcase. Creativity is buzzing back on campus! 💛🐎

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Public commenters and board weigh asking county for 14% teacher supplement in FY27 budget request At an April 6 public hearing on Cabarrus County Schools’ FY2026–27 budget, two public speakers urged the board to request a 14% local certified supplement and to lease computers rather than purchase them; board members expressed support for asking the county for 14% while staff said the net county continuation request depends on a proposed $5 million county contingency and equipment choices.

Cabarrus County educators are fighting for a 14% salary supplement as budget discussions heat up—will the Board of Education listen to their call?

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Are you interested in learning more about the application process for course proposals?

Join us for a virtual 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on April 21st at 2PM EDT on ZOOM.

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Whidbey Island Center for the Arts celebrates 30 years with district, previews scholarships and May events Leaders of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts told the South Whidbey board about a 30-year partnership, a recent $300,000 theater renovation, student-access programs (including Bridge Family Scholarships averaging $1,800) and plans to host an educational appearance by Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride in 2026.

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts celebrates 30 years of transformative collaboration with local schools, unveiling exciting new scholarships and a major theater renovation!

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Workman Arts invites instructors to propose accessible and inclusive online and in-person arts education courses and professional development support programs

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House committee of the whole reports and House advances multiple Senate bills; Creative Economy Day recognized The committee of the whole recommended several Senate bills (SB1113, SB1165, SB1477, SB1479) do pass; the House also placed bills on third reading and passed SB1473. Lawmakers recognized Arizona Creative Economy Day and introduced artists and advocates from across the state.

Arizona lawmakers are taking significant steps forward, passing crucial bills that tackle healthcare access and zoning while celebrating the vibrant creative economy in the state!

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Big Lake Schools chosen for statewide CAP music planning program District music staff told the board Big Lake is one of nine Minnesota districts selected for the Perpich Center–led Comprehensive Arts Planning (CAP) program; presenters said a three‑year strategic plan will begin implementation next year and return in April with more detail.

Big Lake Schools has been chosen as one of only nine districts in Minnesota to participate in an exciting new arts initiative that promises to revolutionize their music programs over the next three years!

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The first 50 respondents get a $5 Starbucks gift card. Survey closes Thursday 4/2.

Know someone who should weigh in? Tag them or share this post. The more leaders who respond, the more useful this research becomes.

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Your vote on the local level is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect Oklahoma student's access to the arts! 🎨📩

It’s our School Board members who set the curriculum priorities and funding choices that shape arts curriculum.

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LAUSD Board’s Oversight Failure Internal correspondence shows the Board was warned about PROP-28 violations months before the lawsuit and allowed litigation to continue.

LAUSD School Board members were warned months before being sued that Superintendent Carvalho was using PROP-28 funds to cover existing staff, contradicting public claims.

They did nothing as the law was broken.

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For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re honoring the women who shaped our lives and careers. 💐 #AttackTheatre staff is celebrating Joanna Haigood, Lenora Nemetz, & Michele de la Reza for their impact on us! #InternationalWomensDay

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Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Concord Elementary School student, Valerie. Text is “My trustworthiness is like a grey moon brightening people’s lives and letting them know I’m always there.

Here's a poem from Valerie to brighten your day. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

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What happens when students are given space to create? They grow 🌟

Everly Ann Halley says dance has helped her build communication and workplace skills.

Triniti Smith shared that the arts give students a healthy way to cope and express feelings that are hard to put into words.

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🌎We have our next #parentsnightout on the calendar! Bring your #kids ages 5-12 to Little Explorers, Big World at #AttackTheatre on 5/17 at 5pm!

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30 Minutes. One Goal - A Stronger Oklahoma Arts Community 🎨📢

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📸 ALPHABETICA team met in Turin to boost access to arts education for disadvantaged children & young people.

Partners from 8 countries reviewed progress & next steps; Sarah Crafter (OU) joined the General Assembly.
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🎸 To the musicians, venue owners, and artists of Oklahoma...

Your voice belongs at the State Capitol. Legislation is currently moving through the session that directly affects our industry.

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Black text on a white background. Text is an excerpt of a poem from Roxhill Elementary School student, Sihaan. Text is “When a person dips me in paint I spread my creativity onto the paper."

Here's an excerpt from a beautiful poem by Sihaan to kick off the weekend. Written with help from #poet and #TeachingArtist Vicky Edmonds.

Paint Brush

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House State Affairs committee adopts Arts and Culture Day, sets observance for first Friday in October The House State Affairs Committee on March 12 passed House Bill 221, adopting an amendment to designate the first Friday in October as Alaska’s Arts and Culture Day, a change sponsors and the Alaska State Council on the Arts said avoids conflicts with summer events and supports school participation without imposing mandates.

Alaska is set to celebrate its vibrant arts and culture with a newly designated Arts and Culture Day on the first Friday of October, moving it from June to better engage schools and communities alike.

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Only a few days left to register your kiddos for #parentsnightout on 3/13! Sign up your young buds (ages 6-12) at attacktheatre.com/youth!

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Classes are BACK! Join Ethan Gwynn for Beginner #moderndance every Tue at 6pm + latest guest artist, Kaylin Horgan, for Improv for Movers on 3/11 at 6pm!

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Perpich Center asks Senate panel for $6M to fix main entrance, update restrooms; governor recommended $1.3M Perpich Center for Arts Education told the Senate Capital Investment Committee it needs $6,000,000 in asset-preservation funding to create a secure, accessible main entrance and bring restrooms into ADA compliance; the governor recommended $1,300,000 toward the request.

The Perpich Center for Arts Education is fighting for $6 million to secure its main entrance and upgrade facilities, crucial for Minnesota's arts students and educators.

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Public Works Art Center asks Dorchester County for $500,000 toward capital campaign to expand Somerville arts hub Public Works Art Center executive director Jana Riley asked Dorchester County for half a million dollars over two years to acquire and renovate an adjacent historic building to expand classrooms, gallery space and host the SC Arts Commission Lowcountry hub; council requested financials and economic-impact documentation before committing.

The Public Works Art Center is on a mission to transform a historic building into a vibrant arts hub, but they need your support to make it happen!

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ChiArts community urges board to preserve conservatory model as CPS proposes schedule changes Teachers, students and parents from the Chicago High School for the Arts told the board compressing the school day would erode the conservatory model that gives students 15 hours per week of preprofessional training and an 8 a.m.–5 p.m. structure; they urged collaborative solutions with CPS and the teachers’ union.

Chicago High School for the Arts advocates warn that a proposed compressed schedule could dismantle vital conservatory training, jeopardizing students' artistic futures.

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