Read the latest research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for April 2025.
“Bringing art into classrooms can benefit students who are learning to speak English”
Published on March 5, 2025, by The Conversation
A team of researchers in the field of education have found that an arts-integrated approach to teaching English provides a number of benefits for speakers of English as a second language. Their recent study found that “English-language learners developed confidence, a sense of belonging and deeper language skills when the arts were incorporated into teaching and learning practices.” The Conversation
“How a Boyle Heights teacher uses his life experiences and passion for art to inspire students”
Published on March 11, 2025, by The Eastsider
Local visual arts teacher Daniel Martinez from Mendez High School is creating a profound impact with his students through the power of art. “Besides teaching art, Martinez provides his students both personal and academic support: from buying college-quality art supplies with his own money to starting the Mendez Art Symposium, where he gets professional artists to come and speak to the youth about their career paths and experiences. He is always fighting for opportunities to propel his students’ growth and success.” The Eastsider
“Madera drama teacher sees the arts as a gateway to improving literacy skills”
Published on March 21, 2025, by EdSource
“Ramos has long felt a duty to share his love for dramatic art with the next generation. He sees it as a key to unlocking a love of language that opens the door for lifelong self-discovery, the alchemy of finding the right words.” Learn how one drama teacher is using the arts as a way to improve literacy and inspire a love of reading in his students. EdSource
“Crocker Art Museum’s Javier Plasencia on the benefits of arts education and accessibility in Sacramento”
Published on March 24, 2025, by Cap Radio
The newly appointed director of education at Sacramento’s Crocker Art Museum, Javier Plasencia, recently spoke to Capital Public Radio about the importance of arts education and accessibility. “I think every day is a new opportunity to sort of see, OK, who aren’t we getting into the museum, what communities aren’t we serving? And, how do we address that?” Cap Radio
Participate in the 7th annual Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month this April!
Published on March 26, 2025
California for the Arts gears up for the 7th annual Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month this April! In 2019, Arts, Culture and Creativity Month was declared by the California Senate to be every April in California to recognize and celebrate the significant impact the arts have in California. The goal of our month-long campaign is to elevate public awareness of the value of the arts and the collective impact the arts bring to our communities and state. Learn more about ACCM 2025 and download the social media toolkit to spread the word! CA for the Arts
