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Arts Integration: An Education Reform Strategy Business Should Back

Arts Integration: An Education Reform Strategy Business Should Back

by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Aug 18, 2017 | Education, News

As 129,000 Duval County Public Schools students embark upon a new school year, laments about the poor quality of public education ring out as familiar as ever. Despite business interests and others funding countless reform efforts since the 1983 publication of...

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“We all have dreams, but making dreams come to life takes a lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort—that is the most important lesson I’ve learned through CAP.” Every child has a creative spirit. For some, it comes alive through the visual arts: turning blank pages and digital canvases into expressions of hope. For others, it breathes through their bodies – transforming notes, choreography, and words into personal statements of joy. Children develop the technical skills to prepare for these moments through instruction in the arts. Along the way, the arts develop their unique strengths – like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect, empathy and perseverance. Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Learning an art form—whether dance, music, theatre or the visual arts—allows children and young adults to gain essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, that benefit them in all areas of their lives. The arts provide experiences that are personally enriching, building the confidence and character children need to excel. Learn more about CAP’s work to provide these enriching experiences via the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artseducation

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Excitement is building as CAP students prepare for the upcoming Performing Arts Showcase on April 13! Dance, music and theatre performers will take the stage and give their all as they show their friends and family what they've worked so hard to achieve this year. The opportunity to perform at Showcase serves as a reward for students' hard work and reinforces the self-confidence and maturity fostered in CAP programs. We cannot wait to see them shine! Learn more at capkids.org/showcase.

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Support CAP today! For 30 years, CAP has been a catalyst for change, providing transformative arts experiences to thousands of students each year. Through our programs, we have unlocked the doors to creativity and self-expression for children and young adults, helping them find their voice and passion. We aim to reach more children, schools and communities, and your support enables us to do so. Please join us as we embark on this incredible journey into the next chapter – 30 more years of empowering every child’s creative spirit! Visit the link in our bio to support.

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Did you know? Not only does participation in the arts unleash a child's creative spirit, but research shows clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, school attendance, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior, and social and civic participation. Learn more about why the arts are important, and how you can support CAP's mission, by visiting the link in our bio.

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Schools with vibrant arts programs have healthy student attendance and good academic ratings. Why? Because the arts keep kids engaged while building the types of personality traits and skills – grit, perseverance, teamwork – that help children and young adults excel in academic subjects. A strong school community plays a vital role in student success. Studies show that students with access to strong arts programs have higher test scores than those without. They provide an outlet for those who most need it, teach invaluable life skills, and bring communities together. By doing this, the arts become a catalyst for academic and life success. Join CAP in support of providing arts education access to all children and young adults in Northeast Florida. Visit the link in bio to learn how you can help.

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We are excited to announce that as of September 12, CAP has acquired Connecting Thru Music (CTM), a nonprofit organization that offers in-school and afterschool music therapy programs for children and young adults with disabilities. By integrating CTM’s services into CAP’s program offerings, we will broaden the availability of music therapy to increase access to arts education for students with disabilities in Northeast Florida. Click the link in our bio to learn more about this exciting opportunity to expand CAP’s reach and empower every child’s creative spirit! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed #musictherapy

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CAP's afterschool programs begin this week and we are so excited to see new and returning students explore dance, music, theatre and visual arts! CAP's programs provide children with free arts education which inspires a sense of pride and joy, instills a lifelong appreciation of the arts, and celebrates each child’s creative spirit. Here's to the start of another inspiring year! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Happy National Arts in Education Week! CAP is thrilled to be kicking off another year of FREE arts education programs for children in Northeast Florida. Programs range from afterschool visual and performing arts classes to in-school arts integration and programs for students with disabilities. Last year, CAP served nearly 2,000 students and we look forward to serving even more this year! Learn more about our programs at capkids.org. #CAPkidsjax #artseducation #BecauseofArtsEd #artsedweek

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Access to an arts-rich education has a strong and lasting impact on children. For instance, on average, CAP students score approx. 7 points higher on standardized tests in reading and math, attend more days of the school year and perform better in science. And that's not all. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about why the arts are important - and how you can help support.

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At CAP, we know from our data that nourishing a child’s creative spirit and innovative thinking through arts education supports their ability to reach their full potential as a student and garner a better understanding of their own humanity. Today's children are our future leaders. Let's give them the necessary tools to grow and navigate through this ever-changing world. Learn more about arts ed. and how to help at the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Did you know? On average, CAP students score seven points higher on standardized tests and achieve higher grade level proficiency than their non-arts-involved peers. CAP knows, and research confirms, that participation in the arts leads to greater self-confidence, creative thinking, higher graduation rates, enhanced leadership skills, teamwork and perseverance, and empathy for others. Learn more about CAP's impact, and the importance of arts education, via the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddup #artsed

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We are excited to welcome our students, teaching artists, assistants, families and friends to this year's Performing Arts Showcase at the Ritz Theatre & Museum. Over the next two days, our singers, dancers, musicians and actors take the stage and show off all their hard work from the past year. This opportunity is the highlight of the year for our students, and we can't wait to see them shine on stage! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Are you a former CAP kid, or do you know one? As CAP celebrates thirty years and more than 31,000 students, we'd love to hear from any and all former CAP students - and even their families and CAP teachers - to share their stories. If this is you, send us a message - we'd love to connect! If this isn't you, but you might know some, feel free to share this post and help us celebrate and share the impacts of arts education. Because #TheArtsAddUp. #CAPkidsjax #artsed

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Did you know? CAP began 30 years ago at @jaxcathedral with just one dance class for 10 children who lived in a nearby transitional housing facility. Within three years, the organization began to include dance programs at area elementary schools, and in 2000 it received its 501(c)(3) designation. Today, the organization has provided over 31,000 students, primarily living in under-resourced communities in Duval County, with professional arts education in art as therapy, dance, media arts, music, theatre and visual arts. “For 30 years, the Cathedral Arts Project has stayed true to its mission to make quality arts education accessible to all children, and we will continue to expand our programs as we pursue this goal,” said President & CEO Rev. Kimberly L. Hyatt, “At CAP, we know from our data that nourishing a child’s creative spirit and innovative thinking also supports their ability to reach their full potential as a student and garner a better understanding of their own humanity.”

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Happy Cathedral Arts Project Day! 🎉💜 Thanks to the City of Jacksonville and Mayor Curry for officially proclaiming January 30 as the Cathedral Arts Project day in honor of our 30th anniversary! Over the last three decades, CAP has had the honor of providing arts education to more than 31,000 children in our community. Read more in our most recent blog post! “CAP is an organization pursuing systemic change in how we deliver and evaluate the impact of arts education on children,” said Kristine Cherek, CAP Board Chair. “Our important work has impacted the lives of generations of children in Northeast Florida over the past three decades and will continue to build on its incredible foundation and proven track record.” #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Did you know? CAP continues to lead a cross-sector coalition with a shared vision for Northeast Florida to lead the nation in providing essential and accessible arts education that recognizes, grows and amplifies every child’s unique skills and strengths. It must be accepted that the arts are not a luxury for the few but an essential for all that intersects with every aspect of our lives - and it takes parents, schools, community partners, business leaders and all of us to make it happen. Learn more about CAP's advocacy work and partnerships at the link in our bio.

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Participation in the arts is much more than an extracurricular activity - it's vital to all children and their academic, social and emotional development. Countless studies reinforce what we see every day—children who participate in the arts consistently show striking improvement in class participation and academic achievement, grow in their ability to communicate effectively, and gain the insights, empathy and language needed to understand themselves, others and the world around them. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about arts education in Duval County and find out how you can be an #artsed advocate! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #advocacy

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When surveyed, students from last year’s programs had to say these things about being in their CAP program: -My CAP class helped me feel more confident. -I performed better in school. -I learned to work hard and overcome my fears. -Be kind, not mean, and sing your heart out! Learning any art form allows children and youth to gain essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, that benefit them in all areas of their life. The arts provide experiences that are personally enriching, building the confidence and character children need to excel. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about how CAP instructs, instills and inspires children in Northeast Florida. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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Every child has a creative spirit. For some, it comes alive through the visual arts: turning blank pages and digital canvases into expressions of hope. For others, it breathes through their bodies – transforming notes, choreography, and words into personal statements of joy. Children develop the technical skills to prepare for these moments through instruction in the arts. Along the way, the arts develop their unique strengths – like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect, empathy and perseverance. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the importance of arts education and CAP's work to provide it to children in Northeast Florida. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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