Read the latest research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for April 2026.
“Kansas theatre students tell lawmakers: Arts funding matters”
Published on March 11, 2026, by MSN
“More than 400 high school thespians from across Kansas visited the Statehouse Wednesday to urge lawmakers to prioritize arts funding, marking the 10th year Kansas Thespians have made the trip to the Capitol.” Learn more about how young people in Kansas engaged in arts advocacy last month as part of Theatre in Our Schools Month in the Sunflower State. MSN
“Student filmmakers chase career dreams at Hollywood High”
Published on March 19, 2026, by EdSource
“Students from all over Los Angeles flock to Hollywood High School’s New Media Academy to learn video production and animation. They produce their own films, from horror-comedy about ghost hunting to documentaries about historical figures. At the same time, they get the opportunity to build connections with entertainment industry professionals. The successful magnet arts program also boasts a 100% graduation rate.” EdSource
“Two Orange County schools earn state recognition for arts education”
Published on March 23, 2026, by OCDE Newsroom
Two schools in Orange County—Trabuco Hills High School and Orange County School of the Arts—have recently been recognized by the state for providing high-quality, inclusive arts education. Over a dozen other California schools also received 2026 California Exemplary Arts Education Awards. Check out this article to learn more about some of the amazing arts education instruction happening in schools across the state. OCDE Newsroom
“Arts education advocates talk about how to elevate their discipline”
Published on March 26, 2026, by Education Week
“Arts educators and their advocates met Tuesday to lament what they view as the arts’ second-tier status in schools and talk about the arts’ potential to help schools address poor student mental health and boost engagement. They also discussed how they could collaborate on their advocacy to ensure more students have access to classes in visual arts, music, theater, dance, and other arts disciplines.” Education Week
“Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation donates $1.5 million toward arts education”
Published on March 31, 2026, by Broadway World
“The Find Your Light Foundation (FYLF), founded by performer Josh Groban, awarded over $1.5 million to 257 nonprofit organizations in 40 states in its most recent grant cycle. This grantmaking will help ensure access to high-quality arts education for over 600,000 K-12 youth.” Broadway World
