Read the latest research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for March 2025.
“New Research and Art Installation Demonstrate the Viability of Using Fog as a Water Source”
Published on February 3, 2025, by UCSC News
Faculty members at the University of California, Santa Cruz have teamed up on a multipart scientific and artistic study, Art+Fog. “The goal of the Art+Fog collective is to catalyze climate knowledge, foster societal awareness, inspire people to think about fog and share how creative ideas can lead to smart solutions for the future.” news.ucsc.edu
“Drama Class Helps Compton Students Find Themselves on Stage”
Published on February 7, 2025, by EdSource
Catherine Borek, a veteran English and drama teacher at Compton’s Dominguez High School, on how she has changed the lives of her students through the transformative power of art. “‘You take what you have, and you make something out of that,’ said the 50-year-old mother of two. ‘We put on plays; we put on operas; we put on poetry slams.’” edsource.org
“Lawsuit Claims LAUSD Misused $77 Million in Arts and Music Education Funds”
Published on February 18, 2025, by USC Annenberg Media
A new lawsuit alleges that LAUSD has not been honest with the state about how it is using funding from Proposition 28, passed by California voters in November 2022 to increase funds for arts and music education programs in schools. uscannenbergmedia.com
“What Does Threatened Federal Funding Do for California K-12 Schools? | Quick Guide”
Published on February 24, 2025, by EdSource
“The U.S. Department of Education alarmed school leaders last week by threatening to withhold federal funding from schools and colleges that do not abandon ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ programs.” A look at some of the largest K-12 education programs supported by federal funding and how they may be affected. edsource.org
“Community-Based Art Programs Promote Youth Well-Being, Report Finds”
Published on February 25, 2025, by Philanthropy News Digest
A report published earlier this month finds that programs integrating high-quality arts learning fosters youth well-being and creates positive impact in child and youth development. philanthropynewsdigest.org
