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Arts Education and Civil Rights: Can the Arts Improve Race Relations?

Arts Education and Civil Rights: Can the Arts Improve Race Relations?

by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Jan 8, 2018 | Education

No one is born a racist, but it doesn’t take long to develop racial and ethnic biases. By the time children are 3 years old, they can recognize differences in skin color and other physical traits. By the time they are 5, children can already develop negative...

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"The most important thing I learned in my CAP dance class is to work hard and treat others kindly." Did you know? The driving force behind all CAP programs is the belief that the arts matter. They provide essential skills, like creative thinking, perseverance, teamwork and self-discipline, that benefit all people in all areas of their lives. Learn more about the benefits of an arts education by visiting the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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N’diyah joined a CAP string class in third grade with no experience playing an instrument. Now, she is a member of the CAP String Orchestra (supported by @kidshopealliancejax), was accepted to The LaVilla School of the Arts and recently was selected to be part of the Florida All-State Orchestra. “[CAP] has definitely boosted her confidence,” N’diyah’s mother said. “I’m so proud of her, and so thankful for programs like CAP that help catapult these children into things they probably would have never been introduced to.” Arts education is vital to every child’s academic, social and emotional development. Beyond any art project or performance, the arts add up to a well-rounded life. We need your help to ensure more children like N’diyah can experience the transformative power of arts education. Visit capkids.org/give (access via the link in bio) to help more children celebrate their creative spirit and share it with the world. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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Dominiq never thought he would have so much love for dance. He began playing football in elementary school but discovered CAP’s dance class in fifth grade. Knowing ballet often helps football players improve finesse, speed and flexibility, he decided to give dance a chance. After only one year of dance classes, Dominiq was accepted to The LaVilla School of the Arts. He eventually quit football after receiving a scholarship to the Jacksonville Center for the Arts where he danced almost every night after school. He graduated from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and earned top-six placement at the Youth America Grand Prix – the world’s largest international youth dance competition – and after time with Next Generation Ballet in Tampa and the Atlanta Ballet Company, he’s now in his third season with @balletmemphis. “Knowing at a young age what you want to do is hard,” said Dominiq. “But you feel a shift when you discover your dream. I still dream about dancing even though I’m doing it. There’s always so much more to learn and do.” Arts education is vital to every child’s academic, social and emotional development. Beyond any art project or performance, the arts add up to a well-rounded life. We need your help to ensure more children like Dominiq can experience the transformative power of arts education. Visit capkids.org/give (access via the link in bio) to help more children celebrate their creative spirit and share it with the world. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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Nevaeh joined a CAP visual arts class in third grade and began to see her talent flourish thanks to the care, focus and attention of her teaching artist. Now pursuing a fine arts degree, Nevaeh says she wouldn’t have found her passion, or had the opportunities to advance and improve, without CAP. Her experience made her want to do better—not just in the arts, but in life. “CAP gave me the self-confidence to express who I am and be proud of what I’ve accomplished.” Arts education is vital to every child’s academic, social and emotional development. Beyond any art project or performance, the arts add up to a well-rounded life. We need your help to ensure more children like Nevaeh can experience the transformative power of arts education. Visit capkids.org/give (access via the link in bio) to help more children celebrate their creative spirit and share it with the world. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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Arts education is vital to every child’s academic, social & emotional development. Beyond any art project or performance, the arts add up to a well-rounded life. CAP has reached more than 30,000 children so far & we need your help to reach even more! Visit capkids.org/give (link in bio!) to help more children celebrate their creative spirit and share it with the world. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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We're almost there! Less than 12 hours left on @givingtuesday - can you help us reach our goal? With your support, we can continue providing #artsed to the children who need it most. Text CAPKIDS to 44321 or visit the link in our bio! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #GivingTuesday
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Support CAP today to help children find their passion, express their creativity and discover a safe space in an ever-changing world. Your support will enable us to continue offering arts education to the children who need it most. Swipe for text-to-give info or visit the link in our bio! 💜 #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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"The most important thing I learned in my CAP class was to try to improve how I respond to my challenges." An arts-rich education can help children learn to recognize and overcome challenges - lessons that instill within them grit and perseverance which benefit them throughout their lives. That's a wrap on National Arts and Humanities Month! But not to worry - these messages continue on, and the support is always needed. Continue to share your own stories on how important the arts are for you and your community. 💜 #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #NAHM #NAHM21 #grit #artsed
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Why the Arts Matter | As National Arts and Humanities Month comes to a close at the end of this week, here are just a few of the myriad reasons why arts and culture are so important. You can learn more at the link in our bio. - You can also learn more about #NAHM by checking out the @americans4arts account and website. - #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #NAHM21
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"What I enjoyed most about my CAP class was that my teacher was pretty funny and made it fun. They also never stopped believing in us." All students should have access to arts education that supports their educational, social and emotional well-being. Learn more about why the arts are important at the link in our bio! #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #NAHM21 #NAHM
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“What I enjoyed most about my CAP class was being able to be with other creative people and learning about their mental health while being able to express mine.” ICYMI: October is National Arts and Humanities Month. Throughout the month, we’ll share a few CAP student and family quotes describing their arts experiences. Join us in bringing awareness to the importance of arts education by sharing our posts, or even sharing your own story! #CAPkidsjax #NAHM #NAHM21 #mentalhealth #arted
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Did you know? Learning an art form has myriad benefits, and this is just one of many. Check out the link in our bio for more reasons why the arts are important - and why CAP is committed to advocating for all children to have an arts-rich education. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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Participation in the arts is much more than an extracurricular activity. Countless studies reinforce what we see every day—children who participate in the arts consistently grow in their ability to communicate effectively, show striking improvement in class participation and academic achievement, and gain the insights, empathy and language needed to understand themselves, others and the world around them. Visit the link in our bio for more information on why the arts are important. #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. Learn more about why the arts are important at the link in our bio. #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax #artsed
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Did you know? Children engaged in the arts are more likely than non-arts-engaged peers to attend and perform well in college, volunteer in their communities and vote (Catterall, 2009). #TheArtsAddUp #CAPkidsjax
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"After I performed on stage, I felt like a CHAMPION!" We need to teach children big ideas if we want them to lead big lives - and arts education can help us do just that. Thank you for being a champion for the arts, and for supporting CAP's work and the children in our community. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp
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"Based on my experience from this class, I think coping means expressing your feelings through the power of creativity!" Leave it to a student from our Art as Coping class to really highlight one of the many benefits of an arts education. The arts give children better tools to communicate - they provide the empathy, insights and language to understand each other and themselves. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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The driving force behind all CAP programs is the belief that the arts matter. They provide essential skills that benefit all people in all areas of their lives. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed
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"Music makes me confident even though I’m shy." The difference CAP programs make in the lives of individual students is what truly motivates our work. The lessons instilled in these students through their CAP classes will stay with them for the rest of their lives. That is the power of arts education. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUP #artsed
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Did you know? CAP programs have a strong and enduring impact. Since 2012, CAP has undergone several independent studies which have consistently shown significant differences between CAP students and matched non-CAP peers. You can read more at the link in our bio. #CAPkidsjax #TheArtsAddUp #artsed

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