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New Report Released: The Impact of Arts Educa…
Posted: Jun 11, 2013
We are pleased to share the latest Arts Advantage Report as a part of the BPS Arts Expansion Initiative: The Impact of Arts Education in Boston Public Schools. This report highlights case studies of Boston Public Schools that are using the arts as a par...
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BPS Summer Arts Intensives: July 8 - August 9
Posted: Apr 23, 2013
Register now for FREE summer music and dance programs at locations throughout the city of Boston. Open to BPS students in grades 3 – 12. See descriptions below for details and registration info. For registration materials, click the links at t...
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BPS City-Wide Arts Festival: June 6 & 7, 2013
Posted: Jun 03, 2013
Join us for our first-ever BPS City-Wide Arts Festival on Thursday and Friday, June 6 & 7, 2013! The arts give students new ways to express themselves, gain confidence, learn through experimentation, and work with others. What better place to share ...
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Why Art Matters!
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Expanding the arts in schools brings new energy to classrooms, increases engagement by students, and improves school choices for families. The arts enrich our young people, our schools, and our neighborhoods.
Mayor Thomas Menino, Boston
I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft. I look forward to an America which will steadily raise the standards of artistic accomplishment and which will steadily enlarge cultural opportunities for all of our citizens. And I look forward to an America which commands respect throughout the world not only for its strength but for its civilization as well.
John F. Kennedy
There are dozens of schools and arts partners across the city that will benefit from the continued expansion of arts education. In the end, it is Boston’s students that will benefit the most.
Laura Perille, EdVestors
Principals and teachers tell us that there is no better way to bring families into schools than the opportunity to watch their children perform.
Laura Perille, EdVestors
Arts are crucial to a rigorous and high-quality education – and access to the arts in schools is an issue of equity for all of Boston’s children.
Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent
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The BPS Visual and Performing Arts Department aims to provide excellence, access, and equity in arts education for all Boston Public Schools students. Learn more
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