Read the latest research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for September 2025.
“For Veronica Alvarez, the arts are a matter of social justice”
Published on August 6, 2025, by EdSource
“‘The arts are essential to students’ creativity,’ she said. ‘When students can’t access the traditional curriculum, the arts allow them to express themselves, their feelings, and tell their stories. The arts are essential to our well-being.’” Veronica Alvarez, the new executive director of Los Angeles-based arts education advocacy organization Create CA, shares her journey into arts advocacy with EdSource. EdSource
“The duo behind the Artmosphere has a bold vision for arts education”
Published on August 7, 2025, by Cultured Magazine
“In a landscape where arts education is often dependent on shrinking public budgets, Colette Thiebaud and Leon Barhoum have created their own streamlined route to equitable access…As the next school year approaches, their ARTicles program will land in underserved schools across five states, delivering not just supplies, but insights into the worlds of great American artists.” Cultured Magazine
“Theatre arts college classes helped cure my crippling social anxiety”
Published on August 20, 2025, by EdSource
For EdSource, Jeremiah Rojas, a fourth-year journalism student at California State University, Dominguez Hills, wrote about how his experience in a theatre class helped overcome his social anxiety. “‘[Theatre] taught me that performance is everywhere. I learned how to adapt to different situations and conversations and how to play the right part. And like me, I believe theatre education can help others find their own voice.’” EdSource
“New Haven teachers team up with Grammy Museum to help bring the arts back to their classroom”
Published on August 20, 2025, by New Haven Register
The GRAMMY Museum recently teamed up with arts teachers from New Haven Public Schools to provide immersive art sessions for arts teachers as part of a program called Creators’ Classroom — Students Spark. “I believe art creates community,” Millette Núñez, a dance teacher at James Hillhouse High School said. “It’s a bridge for different cultures and gives students a chance to learn about other cultures.” New Haven Register
“PUSD board to hear report on impact of Prop. 28 arts education funding”
Published on August, 28, 2025, by Pleasanton Weekly
“Pleasanton Unified School District staff will be presenting the 2024-25 Proposition 28 annual report to the Board of Trustees Thursday evening, which includes information on how the arts and music state funds have helped students and staff during the last school year.” Pleasanton Weekly
