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Planned Giving: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy that Supports CAP into the Future
August is Make-a-Will Month, a reminder to set aside time to think about the future, how you can protect the ones you love and...
They call me the music teacher, but I just “Shake it Off”: Comparing music education and music therapy
When they see me coming, they often call out, “Here comes the music teacher!” Many don’t know the differences between music education and music therapy. Let’s explore them using one of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits.
What is Art Counseling?
“For my students, it’s about emotional regulation and being able to manage themselves at school, at home and when they’re with their friends,” says LaRhonda Britton-James, LMHC, CAP’s Clinical Creative Art Counselor. “When they gain the ability talk it out, they come up with their own solutions.”
Theatre-inspired tips for reading aloud to children
What’s your child’s favorite book? Act it out! When children are invited to bring the stories they hear to life, they build language skills, deeper comprehension and a joyful connection to learning.
Helping Kids Learn Instruments: Advice from a Strings Teaching Pro
How do you help a student learn to play an instrument that you don’t know how to play? CAP Teaching Artist Fellow in Strings Joshua Stone knows the answer.
How after-school viola lessons kept this at-risk student in school
Lillian Blanco wasn’t on a path to finish high school. But today she’s a thriving college student — all because of CAP after-school viola lessons. On April 4, Lillian will perform with the CAP String Orchestra and speak about the impact arts education has had on her life at the 20th annual Spring for the Arts.
Why (and How!) to Establish Family Art Night in Your Household
How families can reap the trust-, confidence- and team-building benefits of intentional, collaborative arts (and a DIY project to try!)
CAP Launches Principal of the Arts Award
CAP launches the Principal of the Arts Award, recognizing excellence in arts education leadership in Duval County. The award was created as part of a collective impact strategy for evaluation and feedback, developed as a comprehensive assessment system and roadmap for schools.
Thousands of Elementary School Students Participate in Arts Field Trip Initiative
CAP is collaborating with numerous cultural organizations across Northeast Florida on a comprehensive field trip program for elementary school students. This summer, CAP will provide cultural experiences for up to 4,500 elementary school students from both public and charter schools.
Lift Every Voice: Singing and Living with Purpose
This two-day collective impact festival, held at Jacksonville University, featured a panel discussion and community concert, bringing together Jacksonville leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen public awareness of arts education and build long-term support for the arts.
The Arts Impact Students and Schools
Let’s take a moment to honor National Arts and Education Week and explore the transformative impact the arts have on student performance and school grades