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Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for January 2023.

Research

The Top 40 Most Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2022 “SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, today released the Arts Vibrancy Index, which examines the level of supply, demand, and government support of the arts in more than 900 communities across the country. Accompanied by an interactive Arts Vibrancy Map that reveals the arts-vibrancy score of every county in the U.S., the Index lists the 20 most arts-vibrant large cities, the 10 most arts-vibrant medium cities, and the 10 most arts-vibrant small cities.” SMU Data Arts

Does Growth Mindset Matter? The Debate Heats Up “In the last 15 years, millions of dollars have been invested in training students to have a “growth mindset,” the belief that anyone’s intelligence can improve through hard work. But now the merit of one of the most popular ideas in education has been thrown into confusion with the publication of two conflicting studies in the same highly respected journal.” The Hechinger Report

Equity

Civil Rights at Stake: Black, Hispanic Students Blocked from Class for Missing Class “Students all over Arizona are suspended for not showing up to class, whether it’s because they arrive late, leave campus midday or fail to make it at all, an investigation by The Hechinger Report and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting has found. And, the data shows, Black, Latino and Native American students are frequently overrepresented among those blocked from class for missing class — what some argue is evidence of a potential civil rights violation.” The Hechinger Report

Taking Care of Her ‘Babies’: How One LAUSD Principal Provides Pandemic Recovery to Vulnerable Kids “The effects of the pandemic along with food insecurity and other issues contributed to deep learning loss in at least 100 LAUSD schools with similar student populations to Ninth Street. Now, the district is launching targeted support for the schools’ recovery.” The 74

Calls-to-Action

Building Empathy in Children Takes Practice. Parents Can Help. ‘The challenge for parents is to remind kids that, “despite what you read in the news, the people around you really want to be friends,” Zaki said. “They want to be connected. They want to be kind. And in many cases, they are being all of those things.”’ The Washington Post

NEA 2023 Grant Opportunities Now Available “The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce that grant guidelines and application materials are now available for Challenge America and Grants for Arts Projects (GAP). These grants to organizations support specific projects in any part of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions.” National Endowment for the Arts

California Arts Council Reopens “Three Funding Opportunities Applications now open for Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship, Creative Youth Development, and Cultural Pathways – Technical Assistance grants … The deadline to apply for the second round for these funding opportunities is January 26, 2023.” California Arts Council

Being Confident on Stage: Preparing Your Kids for a Performance “Performing in front of an audience is a great opportunity for children to share what they’ve been learning. But for some, it can feel scary. Maybe they’re afraid of making a mistake or nervous about many people watching them. Instead of letting their fears take over, you can encourage your child to try their best, build their confidence, and see what they can accomplish.” PBS

Advocacy

There’s a Lot of New Federal Money for Greening K-12 Education. This is How Schools Could Use It “Since President Joe Biden took office in early 2021, three different giant federal spending packages have passed: the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. Each includes grants and tax credits school districts can use to benefit the climate while also, typically, saving money in energy bills over time. There are billions and billions for boosting building efficiency; replacing boilers, ovens and other appliances with clean-running electric models; solar and battery installations; electric school buses; charging stations; and more … So if you are a member of a school community — student, parent, teacher or leader — here are seven steps to claim your piece of the clean, green pie. “Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Act and figure it out,” urged Bryant Shaw, sustainability manager for the Dallas Independent School District.” Hechinger Report

Many LGBTQ+ College Students Feel the Weight of a National Pile-up of Negativity “Mustard said college leaders should also consider the community beyond the campus. Whether students are safe and accepted off campus matters, too, he said. And colleges can take advantage of partnering with community organizations that already serve LGBTQ+ people to ensure that all students have the resources they need.” The Hechinger Report

Policy

Governor Newsom Announces an Unprecedented $480.5 Million in Grants for Youth Mental Health “Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $480.5 million in awards for 54 projects to improve California’s behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth. As part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, this historic investment provides grant funding to construct new facilities and expand existing facilities that help children, youth, transition-age youth, and perinatal individuals with a mental health and/or substance use disorder.” Office of Gov. Gavin Newson

Only 1 in 9 Los Angeles students will attend extra learning days. What happened? “A signature $123-million Los Angeles school district plan to help students struggling with pandemic-related learning setbacks by offering extra school days has failed to attract widespread participation, with about 1 in 9 students signing up. The extra learning time — two days during winter break — was created as a back-up strategy after the teachers union pressured the school system to scrap a plan that would have made it harder for families to opt out.” LA Times

Targeted by Lawsuit, Ed Dept. Abruptly Scraps Parent Council “The U.S. Department of Education on Monday abruptly disbanded a parent council created to include families in federal decisions about pandemic recovery efforts. That action led conservative parent groups to drop a contentious lawsuit filed in July against Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, arguing members he picked to serve on the council only represented liberal-leaning organizations.” The 74


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