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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
How families can reap the trust-, confidence- and team-building benefits of intentional, collaborative arts (and a DIY project to try!)
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.
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.
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.
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
CAP has hired Meredith Matthews as its newly established Petway Teaching Artist Fellow in Visual Arts. In her new role, Matthews will provide visual arts instruction at multiple schools and community sites throughout Duval County.
CAP announces a new partnership with IDEA Public Schools that will provide in-school and afterschool visual and performing arts programs to students enrolled at both IDEA’s local campuses.