Serving the Same Students: Education Equity & the Arts
Serving the Same Students: Education Equity & the Arts
by Amy Sauceda
“When we talk about this issue we have to start with equity and what does that mean,” says Ryan Smith, director of education programs and policy for The United Way of Greater Los Angeles. “We need to talk more about providing students with the resources they need.”
LAUSD's Arts at the Core Resolution Has National Impact
LAUSD's Arts at the Core Resolution Has National Impact
PTA Survey: Parents Value Arts
PTA Survey: Parents Value Arts
The California State Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has just released the results of a statewide survey of parents and families, intended to measure their top public education concerns. The PTA reports, "The survey showed parents and families place the highest education priority on ensuring that every student has access to a complete curriculum that includes the arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and m
Nominations Open: Excellence in Parent Achievement Award
Nominations Open: Excellence in Parent Achievement Award
The Excellence in Parent Engagement Award was established by Families In Schools (FIS) to recognize the extraordinary achievements by community leaders within the state of California who have successfully promoted and implemented policies or best practices that help all parents support their children's education. Nominations are open for extraordinary leaders who have contributed to parent engagement within their commun