Philadelphia Schools Receive Grant To Improve Literacy With Art
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Philadelphia Schools Secure Grant to Enhance Literacy Through Art
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In 2006, the Philadelphia Schools partnered with the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP) to successfully integrate the arts into literacy education through the Artist in Residence Program. This initiative brought practicing artists into schools lacking art or music specialists, benefiting over 14,000 students. Building on this success, a new grant will support the Art Bridges program, aiming to improve literacy and artistic engagement in select schools over the next four years.
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In 2006, the Philadelphia Schools collaborated with the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP) to launch the successful Artist in Residence Program. This initiative paired working artists with teachers to integrate arts into literacy education for over 14,000 students in schools lacking art or music specialists. While the program has been well-received, a detailed report on its outcomes will be released by the end of 2007.
The Department of Education has demonstrated its confidence in this approach by awarding a grant to continue the program under the new name, Art Bridges. Over the next four years, five schools will host onsite artists who will work closely with classroom teachers to meet state and local literacy goals.
The initiative aims to enhance reading performance, foster positive attitudes toward school, and strengthen teachers' abilities to integrate arts into literacy. Professional development will be ongoing for both artists and teachers, with contributors from the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the Clay Studio, and others, including poets and playwrights.
Art Bridges specifically targets 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from underperforming Philadelphia Schools. By engaging students with creative activities linked to specific literary works and literacy standards, the program hopes to motivate even the most hard-to-reach students. Schools participating in the program were selected based on criteria such as housing specific grade levels, having art and music specialists, and being classified as low-achieving by Adequate Yearly Progress markers. Eligible schools were then chosen through a random lottery.
Since the No Child Left Behind Act was enacted in 2002, large urban districts like Philadelphia Schools have faced challenges in meeting new educational standards. While many schools focus on math and reading to boost test scores, incorporating an art-based curriculum offers a unique approach. This strategy has received broad support from educators within the district.
Addressing the educational needs of students from low socio-economic and minority backgrounds has long been a challenge for Philadelphia Schools, which grapple with issues like truancy, high dropout rates, teacher turnover, and low academic achievement. Success with the Art Bridges program could significantly impact arts education and improve outcomes for at-risk students.
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