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Are Public-Private Partnerships the Way Forward?

published by CAAEStaff on February 4, 2010 - 12:00am

In recent years, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has put together an innovative program called My Masterpieces: Discovering Art in My Community, which capitalizes on local art institutions through field trips and specifically co-designed K-6 visual art curriculum. With California facing a fiscal meltdown and harrowing cycles of budget cuts, we wondered if these kinds of public-private models offer a viable way to build sustainable arts education programs. We spoke with Marshall Ayers, the Arts Education Coordinator for the district, to learn more. Read Story about Are Public-Private Partnerships the Way Forward?

A College Freshman Returns to her High School to Champion Arts Education

published by CAAEStaff on January 20, 2010 - 12:00am

San Francisco State University freshman, theatre major and poetry slam champion, Jasmine Williams, talked to us about why she returned to her high school to talk to the next generation about a career in the arts.

Alliance: What got you so passionate about the arts? Read Story about A College Freshman Returns to her High School to Champion Arts Education

Theatre & Dance Credentialing: The Time is Now

published by CAAEStaff on October 7, 2009 - 12:00am

Recently, Kathy Lynch, the Alliance’s legislative advocate, and I met with the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. After taking input from professional dance and theatre instructors from across California, we wanted to make the case for separate credentialing of dance and theatre instructors. Why? Read Story about Theatre & Dance Credentialing: The Time is Now

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